Definition of Go off

1. Verb. Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along. "The accountant absconded with the cash from the safe"

Exact synonyms: Abscond, Absquatulate, Bolt, Decamp, Make Off, Run Off
Specialized synonyms: Levant
Generic synonyms: Flee, Fly, Take Flight
Derivative terms: Absconder, Abscondment, Bolt, Decampment

2. Verb. Be discharged or activated. "The explosive devices went off"
Generic synonyms: Burst, Explode

3. Verb. Go off or discharge. "The gun fired"
Exact synonyms: Discharge, Fire
Derivative terms: Discharge, Fire

4. Verb. Stop running, functioning, or operating. "Our power went off during the hurricane"
Generic synonyms: Halt, Stop
Antonyms: Go On

5. Verb. Happen in a particular manner. "How did your talk go over?"
Exact synonyms: Come Off, Go Over
Generic synonyms: Come About, Fall Out, Go On, Hap, Happen, Occur, Pass, Pass Off, Take Place

6. Verb. Burst inward. "The bottle imploded"
Exact synonyms: Implode
Generic synonyms: Break, Cave In, Collapse, Fall In, Founder, Give, Give Way
Antonyms: Explode
Derivative terms: Implosion, Implosion

Lexicographical Neighbors of Go Off

go by
go deep
go down
go down on
go Dutch
go far
Go Fish
go for
go forth
go forward
go for broke
go game
go home
go in
go into
go off (current term)
go off at half-cock
go off half-cocked
go on
go out
go over
go past
go steady
go through
go through the motions
go to
go to bed
go to pieces
go to pot
go to sleep

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