Definition of Off base

1. Prepositional phrase. (not comparable US) Situated or happening outside the boundaries of a military base. ¹

2. Prepositional phrase. (not comparable baseball of a baserunner) Positioned somewhere between the bases, and hence vulnerable to being caught out. ¹

3. Prepositional phrase. (comparable figuratively of a person) Mistaken; misguided; somewhat wrong in opinion or judgment. ¹

4. Prepositional phrase. (comparable figuratively of an action, belief, idea, etc) Incorrect or inappropriate; not properly executed, envisioned, or understood. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Off Base

off-the-clock
off-the-cuff
off-the-peg
off-the-rack
off-the-record
off-the-shelf
off-the-shoulder
off-the-wall
off-topic
off-track
off-white
off-worlder
off-worlders
off and on
off balance
off base (current term)
off board
off book
off brand
off brands
off break
off breaks
off chance
off course
off cutter
off cutters
off day
off days
off drive
off duty

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