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going off

VERB

explode

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow blow up burst detonate happen occur take place

WEAK

befall discharge fire mushroom pass

Antonyms

WEAK

arrive come enter

VERB

leave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart quit

WEAK

decamp exit go away move out part

Antonyms

STRONGEST

come continue stay

WEAK

arrive enter

Example Sentences

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Ofcom said that "for too many people, stepping on board can mean going off grid".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Eight years after going off the air, “Sofia the First” is getting another opportunity to find out what being royal is all about.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

When Russia invaded in 2022, Sevidov stopped taking photographs for two years -- not wanting to pursue his "hobby" while many of his friends were going off to war.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

"Just one member of staff going off can jeopardise their whole degree, so we really do feel for those students."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

During the next year or two he had turned up fairly often, coming unexpectedly after dusk, and going off without warning before sunrise.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien