To Go Off

Definitions

Explode

Examples

  • The bomb could go off at any moment.
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Begin, start (used with signals, alarms, warning sounds)

Examples

  • The alarm clock went off at 6:00 AM.
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Stop (said of a machine)

Examples

  • The DVD player goes off automatically if you are not using it.
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Become angry

Examples

  • Maria went off last night after I told her about losing her bike.
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