the off
noun
British
1
: the beginning of a race
2
: the very beginning
Right from the off, I knew she was against me.
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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
Amazon shoppers are also fans of this foldable Adirondack chair that’s easy to store away during the off season.
—Amy Schulman, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
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“The off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20off. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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