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to become calmer or less angry, usually after a period of heightened emotions or intensity

After their heated argument, they needed some time to cool off and reflect on the situation.

to find excitement, pleasure, or satisfaction in a particular activity or experience

Some people get off on extreme sports and the adrenaline rush.

to waste time or engage in unproductive or silly activities instead of doing something more important or responsible

The employees were caught goofing off at work, and productivity suffered as a result.

to assist someone in taking off a piece of clothing

After the rain had stopped, he helped her off with her wet raincoat.

to reach a stable or steady state after a period of fluctuation or change

Sales have leveled off after a period of rapid growth, indicating a more sustainable pace of expansion.

to financially survive by depending on someone or something else

The unemployed man is currently living off his savings until he finds a new job.

(of an area) to be directly accessible from another area without having to pass through an intervening space

The living room opens off the kitchen, creating a seamless flow between the two spaces.

to make a short visit to a place on the way to another destination

I'll stop off to see my grandparents on the way to the family reunion.

to transfer a responsibility, task, or authority to another person or party

She handed off the leadership of the committee to her successor.

to release substances, energy, or elements into the surrounding environment

The candles give off a warm and comforting glow.

to accompany someone to their point of departure and say goodbye to them

She asked her sister to come and see her off at the train station.

to dispose items or assets by selling them, often at discounted prices

The store decided to sell off its old inventory at a clearance sale.

to transfer someone to a different location or destination

The manager sent off the employees to the new branch to set up the office.

to unintentionally fall asleep, especially for a short period

After a long day at work, he found himself dozing off in the cozy armchair.

to fall asleep, often unintentionally or unexpectedly

After a long day at work, she found herself starting to drop off on the couch.

to unintentionally fall asleep for a short period of time, especially while sitting up

I tend to nod off during long meetings.

to recover from the effects of something, such as fatigue or illness, through sleeping

They decided to sleep off the fatigue from the long hike in the mountains.

to take the best or most profitable part of something, leaving the rest for others

The corrupt official was accused of creaming off funds from the public project for personal gain.

to act in a way that is intended to impress others

The chef showed off by creating an intricate dessert.

to make someone feel extremely angry or annoyed

His constant interruptions during the meeting really pissed off his colleagues.

to intimidate and frighten someone

The complexity of the task can scare potential candidates off.

to anger or frustrate someone by one's actions or behaviors

His constant interruptions during the meeting really ticked off his colleagues.

to call out numbers in order, usually for organizational purposes or to determine positions

In preparation for the field trip, the teacher asked the students to count off to ensure everyone had a buddy.

to read items from a list

The teacher asked each student to read off their favorite book from a list.

to measure a distance by counting the number of steps taken

The architect asked the surveyor to step off the dimensions of the building site.

to complain or speak loudly in an immoderate way

He mouthed off about the bad food the entire night.

to express strong and often negative opinions about something, typically in a rude manner

The coach sounded off in the locker room, motivating the team with a forceful and impassioned speech.

to express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone's behavior or actions

She told her friend off for spreading rumors about her.

to share an idea with someone and get their thoughts or opinions

We should bounce the concept off the client before finalizing the design.

to record one's departure or the end of one's work shift using a timekeeping system, often involving the use of a clock or electronic device

When the workday is over, employees need to clock off to ensure accurate attendance records.

to recite information without hesitation and fluently

During the interview, he was able to reel off his qualifications and experience without hesitation.

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

He decided to tip the police off about the illegal activity.

to become less severe, intense, or harsh

As the storm moved away, the winds began to ease off, and the rain subsided.

to decrease in quantity, intensity, or level over time

The excitement of the event began to tail off towards the end.

to slowly get quieter and eventually stop

The train's whistle trailed off as it disappeared around the bend.

to gradually fade in color or quality over time due to constant use or other factors

After a while, the paint on the playground equipment began to wear off.

to actively make effort to make something disappear

We need to work off the negative perceptions by demonstrating improvement.

to casually ignore something or someone

The professor brushed off the student's question during the lecture.

to make something seem less serious by joking about it

The politician laughed off the accusations of corruption, saying that they were nothing more than a smear campaign.

to consider something unworthy of one's attention or consideration

The manager advised the team to shrug off the distractions and maintain productivity.

to consider someone or something as having no value or importance

Despite our high hopes, we had to write off the initiative as unsuccessful.

to gain strength from a specific source or influence

Rumors feed off people's curiosity and spread quickly through the office.