the off

noun

British

: the beginning of a race

: the very beginning

Right from the off, I knew she was against me.

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Investigators did not find any electrical issues at the house and learned that the oven and stove burners were all in the off position. —

Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2024 Best Choice Products Acacia Wood Chaise Lounge Recliner Made of acacia wood, this sleek chaise lounge chair deserves a spot by your pool, even in the off season. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024 Quarterback Matthew Stafford referenced last season, when the Rams returned from the off week and narrowly defeated the Seattle Seahawks, 17-16, to start their run. —

Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Reid spends the off week self-scouting, looking for problem areas on his team. —

Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the off