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View definitions for went off

went off

verb as in explode

verb as in leave

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If Nov. 5 ends up representing the grand finale for American democracy – then “Election Night” will be remembered as that weird companion holding our hands as the first flashes went off on the distant horizon.

From Salon

That is because Verstappen's driving contributed to the incident - the Dutchman, who was defending his position on the inside, also went off track.

From BBC

And I liked that nobody bothered me if I went off to do a play here or there, or direct a play in Bulgaria, or do whatever it is I did.

The holding midfielder went off injured at half-time in the Euros final against England, but he had already done enough to be named player of the tournament.

From BBC

Verstappen, now behind, lunged for the inside, they went off and another penalty was dispensed.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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