Word: Off

Pronunciation

/ɔːf/

Preposition: Expressing separation, detachment, movement away from something, or lack of operation. For example: “Take the hat off”, “The bus drove off”.
Adverb: Indicating that something is not operating or functioning. For example: “The lights are off”, “I took the day off work”.
Adjective: Not on; detached or removed. For example: “The shirt was off”, “She cut a slice off the loaf”.
Verb (phrasal): To cause to stop functioning or to remove. Example: “I turned the TV off”, “He took his shoes off”.

off and on: intermittently or occasionally; not consistently. Example: “We’ve been dating off and on for years.”
take off: to remove clothing or coverings from something, or to depart suddenly. Example: “Please take your coat off before you enter the room.” / “The plane will be taking off soon.”
get off: to leave a vehicle, to avoid punishment or responsibility, or to experience a sense of relief or release. Example: “She got off the train at the next station.” / “He managed to get off with just a warning.”
call off: to cancel or abandon an event or activity. Example: “Due to bad weather, they had to call off the outdoor concert.”
switch off: to turn something so that it stops working or functioning. Example: “Don’t forget to switch off the lights when you leave.”

Preposition: “He walked off into the distance.”
Adverb: “My phone’s battery died, so it’s completely off now.”
Adjective: “The lid was off the jar, leaving its contents exposed.”
Verb (phrasal): “She turned the alarm clock off before going back to sleep.”