| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
be off [biː ɒf] | to leave or depart |
Other meanings
- to be cancelled or not happen
- to be disconnected or turned off
- to go bad (food)
- to no longer like or support something
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "be off"
- I must be off now, see you later!
- The meeting is be off because the manager is sick.
- The lights are be off, someone turned them out.
- This milk is be off — it smells terrible!
- I’m be off chocolate for a while, trying to eat healthy.
Features of Using "be off"
“Be off” is a versatile phrase meaning to leave, be cancelled, turned off, or spoiled (for food). It’s inseparable. The meaning changes with context, so it’s common in informal English.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb be
be back
to have returned to a place
be away
to be absent or not at home
be in
to be at home or in a particular place
be against
to oppose or disagree with someone or something
be behind
to be late or delayed
be for
to support or favor something
be into
to be interested in or enthusiastic about something or someone
be about to
to be on the point of doing something (imminent future)
be down
to not be working or functioning
be after
to try to obtain or pursue someone or something
be along
to arrive soon
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