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Meaning of
go off
in English
go off
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Definitions
Verb
to
depart
or
leave
a
place
;
to
start
something
The
alarm
will
go
off
when
it's
time
to
wake
up
.
to
stop
functioning
;
cease
operation
The
firework
is
going
to
go
off
in
the
sky
.
to
fire
accidentally
;
discharge
a
weapon
The
bomb
went
off
and
damaged
the
building
.
to
explode
violently
The
gun
went
off
accidentally
and
hurt
someone
.
to
become
extremely
angry
;
lose
emotional
control
She
went
off
on
her
boss
during
the
meeting
.
to
happen
or
take
place
smoothly
;
to
be
accomplished
The
party
went
off
without
any
major
issues
.
to
perform
exceptionally
well
;
be
impressive
The
band
went
off
at
the
music
festival
and
received
a
standing
ovation
.
to
speak
negatively
;
criticize
or
insult
at
length
He
went
off
on
his
friend
,
criticizing
his
decision
to
quit
the
job
.
to
engage
in
conflict
or
hostility
The
argument
went
off
between
the
two
neighbors
over
a
minor
issue
.
Base Words
go
off