Meaning ofgo offin English

Verb

1. to depart or leave a place; to start something
   The alarm will go off when it's time to wake up.
   Synonyms:

   set offtake offstart offbegincommencedepartleavehead out
   Antonyms:

   stayremainstophaltwait
2. to stop functioning; cease operation
   The firework is going to go off in the sky.
   Synonyms:

   failmalfunctionbreak downstop workinggive outconk outceaseshut down
   Antonyms:

   startfunctionoperateworkrun
3. to fire accidentally; discharge a weapon
   The bomb went off and damaged the building.
   Synonyms:

   misfiredischargefire accidentally
   Antonyms:

   jammalfunctionfail to fire
4. to explode violently
   The gun went off accidentally and hurt someone.
   Synonyms:

   explodeblow updetonateeruptblast
   Antonyms:

   implodedefusestabilizecontainsubside
5. to become extremely angry; lose emotional control
   She went off on her boss during the meeting.
   Synonyms:

   blow uplose itflip outfreak outeruptexplodego ballisticgo berserk
   Antonyms:

   calm downcompose oneselfkeep coolremain calmstay calm
6. to happen or take place smoothly; to be accomplished
   The party went off without any major issues.
   Synonyms:

   come offgo oversucceedcome through
   Antonyms:

   fall throughfailmiscarrybackfireflop
7. to perform exceptionally well; be impressive
   The band went off at the music festival and received a standing ovation.
   Synonyms:

   excelshinedazzlethriveflourish
   Antonyms:

   bombflopfailstrugglestumble
8. to speak negatively; criticize or insult at length
   He went off on his friend, criticizing his decision to quit the job.
   Synonyms:

   rantravespeak outsound offberatedenouncevilifycastigatelampoonscathe
   Antonyms:

   praisecommendlaudextolacclaim
9. to engage in conflict or hostility
   The argument went off between the two neighbors over a minor issue.
   Synonyms:

   clashfightscufflebrawlspar
   Antonyms:

   make upreconcileagreecooperateharmonize