3 1 adverb adv adjective
• not in operation or operational
adverb
• from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete)
adjective satellite
• below a satisfactory level
verb
• kill intentionally and with premeditation
Example sentence • Please turn off the lights before leaving.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (football) a kick from the center of the field to start a football game or to resume it after a score
Example sentence • The kickoff for the football game is scheduled for 7 PM.
6 2 noun n noun
• the final payment of a debt
Example sentence • She finally received her payoff after years of hard work.
8 2 noun n noun
• the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
Example sentence • The two countries are currently in a standoff over border disputes.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• something causing antagonism or loss of interest
Example sentence • His bad attitude was a major turnoff for me.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
Example sentence • The countdown reached zero and the rocket's blastoff was accompanied by a loud roar.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a designated limit beyond which something cannot function or must be terminated
Example sentence • The cutoff for submitting applications is tomorrow at 5 PM.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (American football) a play in which one player hands the ball to a teammate
Example sentence • The handoff of the baton in the relay race was flawless.
8 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an unauthorized copy or imitation
Example sentence • She bought a knockoff handbag that looked just like the designer version.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of laying off an employee or a work force
Example sentence • The company announced a layoff of 500 employees.
7 2 noun n noun
• any final competition to determine a championship
Example sentence • The team made it to the playoffs for the first time in years.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• Something that is blown off.
Example sentence • The blowoff from the factory created a huge cloud of smoke.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• A valve used to turn off something.
Example sentence • The shutoff of electricity caused a blackout in the entire neighborhood.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a departure; especially of airplanes
Example sentence • The takeoff of the airplane was smooth and uneventful.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• the initial ascent of a rocket from its launching pad
Example sentence • The liftoff of the rocket was successful.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality
Example sentence • There has been a significant falloff in sales this quarter.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a pretext for delay or inaction
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a sale of a relatively large number of assets (stocks or bonds or commodities) at a low price typically done to dispose of them rather than as normal trade
Example sentence • Investors decided to selloff their stocks before the market closed.
6 2 verb v noun
• structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
Example sentence • The loud noise setoff all the car alarms in the neighborhood.
7 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • The boiloff of the liquid nitrogen caused the container to burst.
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Example sentence • The dustoff of the bookshelf left a cloud of dust in the air.
6 1 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The flyoff between the two athletes was highly anticipated.
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Example sentence • I have never been to that jumpoff before.
7 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• A play in which a pitcher throws a live ball to a fielder so that the fielder can tag out a baserunner who has moved away from the base
Example sentence • The catcher made a perfect pickoff throw to second base.
6 2 noun n noun
• A bad deal; an unfair or exorbitant price or rate.
Example sentence • That store is a ripoff , everything is overpriced.
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7 2 noun n noun
• A person given to egotistically attempting to demonstrate prowess or ability.
Example sentence • He's such a showoff , always talking about his accomplishments.
7 2 noun n Example sentence • The popular TV show had a successful spinoff featuring one of the main characters.
6 2 noun n noun
• An obvious clue or indication.
Example sentence • The tipoff for the basketball game is at 7 pm.
4 1 verb v verb
• to take off from the body or head
Example sentence • He doffed his hat as a sign of respect.
6 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
Example sentence • After heavy rain, the runoff from the hills flooded the streets below.
5 1 verb v noun
• showing your contempt by derision
verb
• laugh at with contempt and derision
Example sentence • He scoffed at my idea and said it would never work.
4 1 noun n noun
• informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person
Example sentence • He is a wealthy toff who lives in a mansion.
4 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• (entertainment) A big laugh.
verb
• To have sexual intercourse (with someone)
Example sentence • He delivered a clever boff during his stand-up comedy routine.
7 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• Something that has been rejected or discarded; a reject.
Example sentence • She donated her old clothes to the charity as castoffs.
4 1 noun n
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7 2 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• The first batter in the batting order.
adjective
• Beginning something by leading the way.
Example sentence • The leadoff hitter in baseball is usually a player with good speed and the ability to get on base.
7 2 noun n noun
• A party for a person (i.e. a fellow employee) who is leaving; a farewell party.
Example sentence • We held a sendoff party for our colleague who was leaving the company.
6 1 verb, noun v, n noun
• A provider of financial services, especially a small-scale independent banker or money changer or a local expert at detecting bad coin.
verb
• To act as a shroff, especially to inspect coins to detect debasement, counterfeits, clipping, etc. for a commission.
5 1 verb v noun
• a piece of land held under the feudal system
Example sentence • He decided to feoff his entire estate to his eldest son.
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6 2 noun n
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Example sentence • My brother is a notorious gonoph who has been involved in multiple criminal activities.
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7 2 verb v
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Example sentence • The airplane received a waveoff from the control tower due to poor weather conditions.
8 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• An abrupt rebuff, a snub or curt rejection, a disdainful dismissal.
Example sentence • He gave her a brushoff when she asked him out.
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Example sentence • The company's CEO was accused of accepting a buyoff from a competitor.
8 2 verb, noun v, n
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Example sentence • I need to make a checkoff list for all the tasks I have to complete today.
7 2 noun n
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Example sentence • The annual chili cookoff is happening next weekend.
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Example sentence • We made a stopoff at the gas station to fill up the tank.
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Example sentence • I ordered a delicious stroganoff for dinner last night.
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