1
as in to explode
to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure
specialists were able to deactivate the bomb before it went off
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to progress
to move forward along a course
the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to depart
to leave a place often for another
don't go off without telling us where we can find you
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of go off
The livestream of the performance from Beyoncé’s hometown of Houston went off without a hitch.
—
Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
The broadcast itself went off just fine, quickly becoming the second-most popular live title on Netflix to date, according to NFL Media.
—CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
The Eiffel Tower evacuated tourists after the fire alarm went off Tuesday morning, the tower's operating company said.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The puck went off the inside of his leg and beat Jake Oettinger.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for go off 
Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
The broadcast itself went off just fine, quickly becoming the second-most popular live title on Netflix to date, according to NFL Media.
—CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
The Eiffel Tower evacuated tourists after the fire alarm went off Tuesday morning, the tower's operating company said.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
The puck went off the inside of his leg and beat Jake Oettinger.
—Joe Smith, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for go off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for go off
Verb
-
The scores come after an incredibly tumultuous year for schools across the country, as issues surrounding the Israel-Hamas war exploded on campuses in the form of protests and encampments.Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
-
Upon their arrival, a German V-1 rocket exploded near the docks, forcing them to take cover.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Other forms of ulcerative colitis, such as proctitis, can progress to pancolitis if inflammation is poorly controlled.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Dec. 2024
-
At the time, the winged vehicle had progressed deep into a development phase that started in 1971.Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The duo succeeded Executive Director Dawn Hudson, who departed to become CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.Tom Tapp, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
-
The Disney Treasure, which departed on its maiden voyage Dec. 21, is in many ways a textbook example.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Some Trump loyalists see the debt ceiling as a ticking time bomb, set to detonate in the middle of Trump's first year.Hans Nichols, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
-
The bomb was detonated remotely by the suspect once Kirillov was seen leaving the building, according to the FSB.Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Physicists at the University of Pennsylvania developed a model based on network theory to do just that, describing their work in a February paper published in the journal Physical Review Research.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
-
It’s also thought that an internal pick has the ability to hit the ground running, as an external hire would have a lot of learning to do.Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
There needs to be balance and some states should exit the program.David Shepardson, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
-
Clients may lose faith in your ability to protect more than just their data and may decide to exit.Steve Gickling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Some social media users have commented on his physical appearance and called him a hero, and accounts providing updates on Mangione have popped up on sites like X, formerly known as Twitter.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
-
The couple first made their relationship Instagram official in August 2022, and the next year, Jutes popped the question, on Dec. 16, 2023.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
What happens to Social Security and Medicare? Both retirement and disability benefits proceed without interruptions.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
-
The Stockton, New York, homeowner initially spotted two teeth hidden in the fronds of a plant on their property and proceeded to uncover two more teeth buried inches underground, the New York State Museum said.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near go off
Cite this Entry
“Go off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/go%20off. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share