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Past tense for to move or proceed further along a course
“I watched you put on your socks and shoes and go off down the trail, still panting and still dripping.”
Past tense for to leave or exit a place
“When he had finished playing his solo, he would go off to another cinema and play another solo.”
Past tense for to burst, or cause to burst, due to internal pressure
“The Police Department advised that they received a call from an individual who stated that a bomb would go off in ten minutes on the 2nd floor.”
Past tense for to putrefy, decompose, or go rancid
“This allows us to buy what we need, meaning there is likely to be little waste, and fresh food does not go off before it's used.”
Past tense for to happen or occur, especially something loud, noticeable or spectacular
“The SCDF advised the public not to be alarmed by the sirens, which are expected to go off at six in the evening.”
Past tense for to develop or progress in a certain way, especially successfully
“For a rocket launch to go off successfully, a million things have to go right.”
Past tense for to fall asleep slowly
Past tense for to become engulfed in flames
Past tense for to come off with a pop
Past tense for to grow quickly in size or extent
Past tense for to become very angry, especially to the point of madness
Past tense for to eject, or be ejected, especially suddenly or violently
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