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Meaning of off.

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

off.

noun

Definitions

  1. One who gives or causes offense, or does something wrong.

  2. A person who commits an offense against the law, a lawbreaker.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of offending:

  2. The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.

  3. A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.

  4. The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.

noun

Definitions

  1. A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:

  2. A position of responsibility.

    Example: When the office of Secretary of State is vacant, its duties fall upon an official within the department.

  3. Official position, particularly high employment within government; tenure in such a position.

    Example: She held office as secretary of state until she left office to run for office.

  4. An official or group of officials; a personification of officeholders.