Work off
/wɜːk ɔf/B1
Intermediate
1. To eliminate or reduce something, such as weight, stress, or debt, through effort or activity.
- She goes jogging every morning to work off her stress.
- He worked off the debt by doing extra shifts at the diner.
- After the big meal, they took a long walk to work off the calories.
- To work off his anger, he decided to clean the entire garage.
- They need to work off the excess inventory by the end of the month.
2. To fulfill or discharge (a debt or obligation) through work or activity.
- He volunteered in order to work off his community service hours.
- She's planning to work off her student loans over the next few years.
- They organized events to work off the contractual agreement.
- He worked off the fine by providing pro bono legal services.
- She intends to work off the damages by completing the agreed repairs.
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