Go off
/ˈɡoʊ ˈɒf/B2
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1. To make a sudden loud noise, like an alarm or a bomb.
- The fire alarm went off at 3 AM, waking everyone in the building.
- The bomb went off with a loud explosion, causing chaos in the area.
2. To become very angry or start shouting suddenly.
- She went off on him for being late again.
- He went off during the meeting because he was frustrated with the changes.
3. To stop working, usually referring to lights, power, or devices.
- The lights went off during the storm, leaving us in darkness.
- The power went off just as the movie was getting interesting.
4. To start to decay or lose freshness, especially when referring to food.
- The milk went off after sitting out all night.
- The vegetables went off because they weren’t stored properly.
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