Out vs. Off — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman & Maham Liaqat — Updated on March 26, 2024
"Out" implies movement away or the absence from a usual place, while "off" suggests disconnection or cessation, often with a focus on stopping activity or turning something down.
Difference Between Out and Off
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Key Differences
"Out" and "off" are both prepositions and adverbs with distinct nuances and uses in English. "Out" typically conveys the idea of moving away from the inside of a place or container, indicating a transition from enclosed to open spaces, or the state of being not present or available. It can also mean no longer burning or shining, in the case of lights or fires. "Off," on the other hand, often denotes separation, disconnection, or removal. It can indicate that something is no longer in operation or active, such as turning off a device, or that something is not on schedule or canceled.
In terms of location or movement, "out" suggests exiting or moving away from a specific point or area. It emphasizes the action of leaving or the state of being outside a boundary or enclosure. For example, going out of the house implies leaving the confines of the home to be in the external environment. Conversely, "off" can indicate a physical detachment or a shift away from a surface or position, often suggesting a more subtle or minor movement than "out." For example, stepping off a platform involves a specific movement away from its surface.
When referring to the operation or function of devices, machines, or systems, "out" and "off" take on different roles. "Out" may describe a state of exhaustion or depletion, such as running out of supplies, where the focus is on the lack of something necessary for operation. "Off," however, is used to indicate that something is deactivated or not functioning, as in turning off a light. This difference highlights the focus of "out" on absence and "off" on the cessation of activity.
In certain expressions and idiomatic usage, "out" can denote openness or revelation, as in coming out with the truth, where it suggests disclosure or making something known. "Off," in contrast, might be used to describe the conclusion or discontinuation of events or activities, as in calling off a meeting, indicating its cancellation or postponement.
The context of sports and games provides another area where "out" and "off" diverge. "Out" is often used to indicate that a player or team is no longer in a play or part of a game, as in being out in baseball. "Off," however, might be used in contexts like being off the field, indicating not currently participating or being in a non-active status, often due to a decision or rule rather than the flow of the game.
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Comparison Chart
Definition
Indicates moving away from the inside or being not present.
Suggests disconnection, cessation, or removal.
Usage in Movement
Conveys exiting or moving away from a place or state.
Denotes detachment or a shift away from a position.
Application to Devices
Describes a state of depletion or exhaustion.
Indicates deactivation or non-operation.
Idiomatic Expressions
Often relates to openness or revelation.
Typically describes discontinuation or cancellation.
Context in Sports
Used to signify no longer being in play or part of a game.
Indicates non-participation or being inactive due to rules or decisions.
Compare with Definitions
Out
Away from the inside or center.
He walked out into the sunshine.
Off
Away from a place or position.
She stepped off the curb.
Out
Revealed or made public.
The secret is finally out.
Off
Canceled or postponed.
The meeting is off.
Out
Exhausted or used up.
We're out of milk.
Off
Detached or removed.
Take your hat off inside the house.
Out
Not present or available.
The manager is out for lunch.
Off
Not operating or active.
The lights are off.
Out
No longer burning or functioning.
The fire is out.
Off
Incorrect or inadvisable.
Your estimates are off by a large margin.
Out
In a direction away from the inside
Went out to hail a taxi.
Off
Away from the place in question; to or at a distance
The man ran off
She dashed off to her room
We must be off now
Out
Away from the center or middle
The troops fanned out.
Off
So as to be removed or separated
A section of the runway had been cordoned off
He whipped off his coat
Out
Away from a usual place
Stepped out for a drink of water.
Went out for the evening.
Off
Starting a journey or race; leaving
They're off!
The gunmen made off on foot
We're off on holiday tomorrow
Out
Out of normal position
Threw his back out.
Off
So as to bring to an end or be discontinued
She broke off her reading to look at her husband
The Christmas party rounded off a hugely successful year
Out
Out-of-bounds.
Off
(of an electrical appliance or power supply) not functioning or so as to cease to function
The electricity was off for four days
Switch the TV off
Out
From inside a building or shelter into the open air; outside
The boy went out to play.
Off
Having access to or possession of material goods or wealth to the extent specified
How are you off for money?
We'd been rather badly off for books
Out
In the open air; outside
Is it snowing out?.
Off
(with preceding numeral) denoting a quantity produced at one time.
Out
From within a container or source
Drained the water out.
Off
Moving away and often down from
The coat slipped off his arms
He rolled off the bed
Trying to get us off the stage
Out
From among others
Picked out the thief in the crowd.
Off
Situated or leading in a direction away from (a main route or intersection)
In a little street off Whitehall
Single wires leading off the main lines
Out
To exhaustion or depletion
The supplies have run out.
Off
So as to be removed or separated from
They knocked $2,000 off the price
It's a huge burden off my shoulders
Threatening to tear the door off its hinges
Out
Into extinction or imperceptibility
The fire has gone out.
Off
Having a temporary dislike of
He's running a temperature and he's off his food
Out
To a finish or conclusion
Play the game out.
Off
Characterized by performing or feeling worse than usual; unsatisfactory or inadequate
Even the greatest athletes have off days
Out
To the fullest extent or degree; thoroughly
All decked out for the dance.
Painted out the wall.
Off
(of food) no longer fresh
The fish was a bit off
Out
In or into competition or directed effort
Went out for the basketball team.
Was out to win.
Off
Located on the side of a vehicle that is normally furthest from the kerb; offside.
Out
In or into a state of unconsciousness
The drug put him out for two hours.
Off
Annoying or unfair
His boss deducted the money from his pay. That was a bit off
Out
Into being or evident existence
The new car models have come out.
Off
Unfriendly or hostile
There's no one there except the barmaid, and she's a bit off
Out
Into public circulation
The paper came out early today.
Off
The half of the field (as divided lengthways through the pitch) towards which the batsman's feet are pointed when standing to receive the ball.
Out
Into view
The moon came out.
Off
The start of a race, journey, or experience
Now Ian is ready for the off
Out
Without inhibition; boldly
Speak out.
Off
Leave
Supposedly loyal workers suddenly upped and offed to the new firms
Out
Into possession of another or others; into distribution
Giving out free passes.
Off
From a place or position
He walked off in a huff.
Out
Into disuse or an unfashionable status
Narrow ties have gone out.
Off
At a certain distance in space or time
A mile off.
A week off.
Out
Into a state of deprivation or loss
Voted the incompetent governor out.
Off
From a given course or route; aside
The car swerved off into a ditch.
Out
In the time following; afterward
"to gauge economic conditions six months out" (Christian Science Monitor).
Off
Into a state of unconsciousness
I must have dozed off.
Out
Abbr. O(Baseball) So as to be retired, or counted as an out
He grounded out to the shortstop.
Off
So as to be no longer on, attached, or connected
He shaved off his mustache.
Out
On strike
The auto workers went out when management refused to reduce outsourcing.
Off
So as to be divided
We marked off the playing field by yards.
Out
Exterior; external
The out surface of a ship's hull.
Off
So as to be no longer continuing, operating, or functioning
She switched off the radio.
Out
Directed away from a place or center; outgoing
The out doorway.
Off
So as to be in a state of sudden violent or loud activity
The firecracker went off. The alarm went off.
Out
Traveling or landing out-of-bounds.
Off
So as to be smaller, fewer, or less
Sales dropped off.
Out
Not operating or operational
The power has been out for a week.
Off
So as to be away from or not engaged in work or duty
They took a day off.
Out
Extinguished
The lights were out next door.
Off
Offstage.
Out
Unconscious
Was out for an hour during surgery.
Off
Distant or removed; farther
The off side of the barn.
Out
Not to be considered or permitted
A taxi is out, because we don't have enough money. From now on, eating candy before dinner is out.
Off
Remote; slim
Stopped by on the off chance that they're home.
Out
No longer fashionable.
Off
Not on, attached, or connected
With my shoes off.
Out
No longer possessing or supplied with something
I can't offer you coffee because we're out.
Off
Not operating or operational
The oven is off.
Out
(Baseball) Not allowed to continue to bat or run; retired.
Off
No longer taking place; canceled
The wedding is off.
Out
Forth from; through
He fell out the window.
Off
Slack
Production was off this year.
Out
Beyond or outside of
Out this door is the garage.
Off
Not up to standard; below a normal or satisfactory level
Your pitching is off today.
Out
Within the area of
The house has a garden out back.
Off
Not accurate; incorrect
Your statistical results are off.
Out
One that is out, especially one who is out of power.
Off
Somewhat crazy; eccentric
I think that person is a little off.
Out
(Informal) A means of escape
The window was my only out.
Off
Started on the way; going
I'm off to see the president.
Out
A play in which a batter or base runner is retired.
Off
Absent, away from, or not engaged in work or duty
She's off every Tuesday.
Out
The player retired in such a play.
Off
Spent away from work or duty
My off day is Saturday.
Out
(Sports) A serve or return that falls out of bounds in a court game.
Off
Being on the right side of an animal or vehicle.
Out
(Printing) A word or other part of a manuscript omitted from the printed copy.
Off
Being the animal or vehicle on the right.
Out
To be disclosed or revealed; come out
Truth will out.
Off
(Nautical) Farthest from the shore; seaward.
Out
(Sports) To send (a tennis ball, for example) outside the court or playing area.
Off
(Sports) Toward or designating the side of the field facing the batsman in cricket.
Out
To expose (someone) as doing something secret or immoral
Outed the shopkeeper as a spy.
Outed his classmate as a cheater.
Off
Off-color.
Out
Chiefly British To knock unconscious.
Off
So as to be removed or distant from
The bird hopped off the branch.
Out
Used in two-way radio to indicate that a transmission is complete and no reply is expected.
Off
Away or relieved from
Off duty.
Out
Away from the inside, centre or other point of reference.
The magician tapped the hat, and a rabbit jumped out.
Once they had landed, the commandos quickly spread out along the beach.
For six hours the tide flows out, then for six hours it flows in.
Off
By consuming
Living off locusts and honey.
Out
Away from home or one's usual place.
Let’s eat out tonight
Off
With the means provided by
Living off my pension.
Out
Outside; not indoors.
Last night we slept out under the stars.
Off
(Informal) From
"What else do you want off me?" (Jimmy Breslin).
Out
Away from; at a distance.
Keep out!
Off
Extending or branching out from
An artery off the heart.
Out
Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
Turn the lights out.
Put the fire out.
I painted out that nasty mark on the wall.
Off
Not up to the usual standard of
Off his game.
Out
To the end; completely.
I haven’t finished. Hear me out.
Off
So as to abstain from
Went off narcotics.
Out
Used to intensify or emphasize.
The place was all decked out for the holidays.
Off
(Nautical) To seaward of
A mile off Sandy Hook.
Out
(of the sun, moon, stars, etc.) So as to be visible in the sky, and not covered by clouds, fog, etc.
The sun came out after the rain, and we saw a rainbow.
Off
To go away; leave
Off or I'll call the police.
Out
Of a player, so as to be disqualified from playing further by some action of a member of the opposing team (such as being stumped in cricket).
Wilson was bowled out for five runs.
Off
To murder.
Out
From the inside to the outside of; out of.
Off
In a direction away from the speaker or other reference point.
He drove off in a cloud of smoke.
Out
A means of exit, escape, reprieve, etc.
They wrote the law to give those organizations an out.
Off
Into a state of non-operation or non-existence.
Please switch off the light when you leave.
Die off
Out
(baseball) A state in which a member of the batting team is removed from play due to the application of various rules of the game such as striking out, hitting a fly ball which is caught by the fielding team before bouncing, etc.
Off
So as to remove or separate, or be removed or separated.
He bit off the end of the carrot.
Some branches were sawn off.
Out
(cricket) A dismissal; a state in which a member of the batting team finishes his turn at bat, due to the application of various rules of the game, such as the bowler knocking over the batsman's wicket with the ball.
Off
(theatre) Offstage.
Noises off
Out
(poker) A card which can make a hand a winner.
Off
Used in various other ways specific to individual idiomatic phrases, e.g. bring off, show off, put off, tell off, etc. See the entry for the individual phrase.
Out
(dated) A trip out; an outing.
Off
Inoperative, disabled.
All the lights are off.
Out
One who, or that which, is out; especially, one who is out of office.
Off
Cancelled; not happening.
The party's off because the hostess is sick.
Out
A place or space outside of something; a nook or corner; an angle projecting outward; an open space.
Off
Not fitted; not being worn.
Your feet will feel better once those tight boots are off.
The drink spilled out of the bottle because the top was off.
Out
A word or words omitted by the compositor in setting up copy; an omission.
Off
Rancid, rotten, gone bad.
This milk is off!
Out
(transitive) To eject; to expel.
Off
Disgusting, repulsive, abhorrent.
Out
(intransitive) To come or go out; to get out or away; to become public, revealed, or apparent.
Off
Less than normal, in temperament or in result.
Sales are off this quarter
Out
(transitive) To reveal (a person or organization) as having a certain secret, such as a being a secret agent or undercover detective.
Off
Inappropriate; untoward.
I felt that his comments were a bit off.
Out
(transitive) To reveal (a secret).
A Brazilian company outed the new mobile phone design.
Off
(in phrases such as 'well off', 'poorly off', etc., and in 'how?' questions) Circumstanced.
Our family used to be well off; now we're very badly off.
How are you off for milk? Shall I get you some more from the shop?
Out
To reveal (a person) as LGBT+ (gay, trans, etc).
Off
Started on the way.
Off to see the wizard
And they're off! Whatsmyname takes an early lead, with Remember The Mane behind by a nose.
Out
Not inside a place one might otherwise be expected to be, especially a place one was formerly or is customarily inside:
Off
Far; off to the side.
He took me down the corridor and into an off room.
The off horse or ox in a team, in distinction from the nigh or near horse
Out
Not at home, or not at one's office or place of employment.
I'm sorry, Mr Smith is out at the moment.
Off
Designating a time when one is not strictly attentive to business or affairs, or is absent from a post, and, hence, a time when affairs are not urgent.
He took an off day for fishing.
An off year in politics;
The off season
Out
Not in jail, prison, or captivity; freed from confinement
Sentenced to five years, he could be out in three with good behavior.
Off
(in phrases such as 'off day') Designating a time when one is not performing to the best of one's abilities.
Out
Not inside or within something.
I worked away cleaning the U-bend until all the gunge was out.
Off
Presently unavailable.
— I'll have the chicken please.
— Sorry, chicken's off today.
Out
Not fitted or inserted into something.
The TV won't work with the plug out!
Off
On the side furthest from the kerb (the right-hand side if one drives on the left).
The off front wheel came loose.
Out
(sports) Of the ball or other playing implement, falling or passing or being situated outside the bounds of the playing area.
I thought the ball hit the line, but the umpire said it was out.
Off
(cricket) In, or towards the half of the field away from the batsman's legs; the right side for a right-handed batsman.
Out
Not (or no longer) acceptable or in consideration, play, availability, or operation:
Off
Not positioned upon, or away from a position upon.
He's off the roof now.
I took it off the table.
Keep off the grass.
Out
(in various games; used especially of a batsman or batter in cricket or baseball) Dismissed from play under the rules of the game.
He bowls, Johnson pokes at it ... and ... Johnson is out! Caught behind by Ponsonby!
Off
Detached, separated, excluded or disconnected from; away from a position of attachment or connection to.
The phone is off the hook
The coat fell off the peg.
He was thrown off the team for cheating.
We've been off the grid for three days now.
We're off their radar.
He's off the computer, but he's still on the phone.
Out
(of ideas, plans, etc.) Discarded; no longer a possibility.
Right, so that idea's out. Let's move on to the next one.
Off
Used to indicate the location or direction of one thing relative to another, implying adjacency or accessibility via.
His office is off this corridor on the right.
We're just off the main road.
Look! There's a UFO off our left wing!
Out
(of options) acceptable, permissible
I've got diabetes so cookies are right out
Off
Used to express location at sea relative to land or mainland.
The island is 23 miles off the cape.
Out
(of certain services, devices, or facilities) Not available; out of service.
Power is out in the entire city.
My wi-fi is out.
Off
Removed or subtracted from.
There's 20% off the list price.
Out
(of a user of a service) Not having availability of a service, such as power or communications.
Most of the city got service back yesterday, but my neighborhood is still out.
Off
No longer wanting or taking.
He's been off his feed since Tuesday.
He's off his meds again.
Out
(of lamps, fires etc.) Not shining or burning.
I called round to the house but all the lights were out and no one was home.
Off
Out of the possession of.
He didn't buy it off him. He stole it off him.
Out
(of an organization, etc.) Temporarily not in operation, or not being attended as usual.
School is out tomorrow due to snow; when college is out for the summer, I'll head back to my home state
When school gets out today; after school's out I go to the library until my mom gets off work
Off
Placed after a number (of products or parts, as if a unit), in commerce or engineeringEngineering.
Tantalum bar 6 off 3/8" Dia × 12" — Atom, Great Britain Atomic Energy Authority, 1972
Samples submitted … 12 off Thermistors type 1K3A531 … — BSI test report for shock and vibration testing, 2000
I'd like to re-order those printer cartridges, let's say 5-off.
Out
No longer popular or in fashion.
Black is out this season. The new black is white.
Off
To switch off.
Can you off the light?
Out
Open or public (about something).
Off
(usually in phrases such as 'from the off', 'at the off', etc.) Beginning; starting point.
He has been very obviously an untrustworthy narrator right from the off.
Out
(LGBT) Openly acknowledging that one is LGBT+ (gay, trans, etc).
It's no big deal to be out in the entertainment business.
Off
In a general sense, denoting from or away from; as:
Out
Open, public; public about or openly acknowledging some (usually specified) identity.
Off
Denoting distance or separation; as, the house is a mile off.
Out
Freed from from secrecy.
My secret is out.
Off
Denoting the action of removing or separating; separation; as, to take off the hat or cloak; to cut off, to pare off, to clip off, to peel off, to tear off, to march off, to fly off, and the like.
Out
Available to be seen, or to be interacted with in some way:
Off
Denoting a leaving, abandonment, departure, abatement, interruption, or remission; as, the fever goes off; the pain goes off; the game is off; all bets are off.
Out
Released, available for purchase, download or other use.
Did you hear? Their newest CD is out!
Off
Denoting a different direction; not on or towards: away; as, to look off.
Out
(of flowers) In bloom.
The garden looks beautiful now that the roses are out.
Off
Denoting opposition or negation.
The questions no way touch upon puritanism, either off or on.
Out
(of the sun, moon or stars) Visible in the sky; not obscured by clouds.
The sun is out, and it's a lovely day.
Off
Away; begone; - a command to depart.
Out
(obsolete) Of a young lady: having entered society and available to be courted.
Off
Not on; away from; as, to be off one's legs or off the bed; two miles off the shore.
Out
Of the tide, at or near its lowest level.
You can walk to the island when the tide's out.
Off
On the farther side; most distant; on the side of an animal or a team farthest from the driver when he is on foot; in the United States, the right side; as, the off horse or ox in a team, in distinction from the nigh or near horse or ox; the off leg.
Out
Without; no longer in possession of; not having more
Do you have any bread? Sorry, we're out.
Off
Designating a time when one is not strictly attentive to business or affairs, or is absent from his post, and, hence, a time when affairs are not urgent; as, he took an off day for fishing: an off year in politics.
Out
(of calculations or measurements) Containing errors or discrepancies; in error by a stated amount.
Nothing adds up in this report. All these figures are out.
The measurement was out by three millimetres.
Off
Designating a time when one's performance is below normal; as, he had an off day.
Out
A radio procedure word meaning that the station is finished with its transmission and does not expect a response.
Destruction. Two T-72s destroyed. Three foot mobiles down. Out.
Off
The side of the field that is on the right of the wicket keeper.
Out
Get out; begone; away!
Off
Not in operation or operational;
The oven is off
The lights are off
Out
In its original and strict sense, out means from the interior of something; beyond the limits or boundary of somethings; in a position or relation which is exterior to something; - opposed to in or into. The something may be expressed after of, from, etc. (see Out of, below); or, if not expressed, it is implied; as, he is out; or, he is out of the house, office, business, etc.; he came out; or, he came out from the ship, meeting, sect, party, etc.
Off
Below a satisfactory level;
An off year for tennis
His performance was off
Out
Away; abroad; off; from home, or from a certain, or a usual, place; not in; not in a particular, or a usual, place; as, the proprietor is out, his team was taken out. Opposite of in.
He hath been out (of the country) nine years.
Off
(of events) no longer planned or scheduled;
The wedding is definitely off
Out
Beyond the limits of concealment, confinement, privacy, constraint, etc., actual or figurative; hence, not in concealment, constraint, etc., in, or into, a state of freedom, openness, disclosure, publicity, etc.; a matter of public knowledge; as, the sun shines out; he laughed out, to be out at the elbows; the secret has leaked out, or is out; the disease broke out on his face; the book is out.
Leaves are out and perfect in a month.
She has not been out [in general society] very long.
Off
In an unpalatable state;
Sour milk
Out
Beyond the limit of existence, continuance, or supply; to the end; completely; hence, in, or into, a condition of extinction, exhaustion, completion; as, the fuel, or the fire, has burned out; that style is on the way out.
Deceitful men shall not live out half their days.
When the butt is out, we will drink water.
Off
Not performing or scheduled for duties;
He's off every Tuesday
He was off duty when it happened
An off-duty policeman
Out
Beyond possession, control, or occupation; hence, in, or into, a state of want, loss, or deprivation; - used of office, business, property, knowledge, etc.; as, the Democrats went out and the Whigs came in; he put his money out at interest.
I have forgot my part, and I am out.
Off
At a distance in space or time;
The boat was 5 miles off (or away)
The party is still 2 weeks off (or away)
Away back in the 18th century
Out
Beyond the bounds of what is true, reasonable, correct, proper, common, etc.; in error or mistake; in a wrong or incorrect position or opinion; in a state of disagreement, opposition, etc.; in an inharmonious relation.
Wicked men are strangely out in the calculating of their own interest.
Very seldom out, in these his guesses.
Off
No longer on or in contact or attached;
Clean off the dirt
He shaved off his mustache
Out
Not in the position to score in playing a game; not in the state or turn of the play for counting or gaining scores.
Out
Out of fashion; unfashionable; no longer in current vogue; unpopular.
Out
One who, or that which, is out; especially, one who is out of office; - generally in the plural.
Out
A place or space outside of something; a nook or corner; an angle projecting outward; an open space; - chiefly used in the phrase ins and outs; as, the ins and outs of a question. See under In.
Out
A word or words omitted by the compositor in setting up copy; an omission.
Out
To cause to be out; to eject; to expel.
A king outed from his country.
The French have been outed of their holds.
Out
To come out with; to make known.
Out
To give out; to dispose of; to sell.
Out
To come or go out; to get out or away; to become public.
Out
Expressing impatience, anger, a desire to be rid of; - with the force of command; go out; begone; away; off.
Out, idle words, servants to shallow fools!
Out
(baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball;
You only get 3 outs per inning
Out
Be made known; be disclosed or revealed;
The truth will out
Out
Not allowed to continue to bat or run;
He was tagged out at second on a close play
He fanned out
Out
Of a fire; being out or having grown cold;
Threw his extinct cigarette into the stream
The fire is out
Out
Not worth considering as a possibility;
A picnic is out because of the weather
Out
Out of power; especially having been unsuccessful in an election;
Now the Democrats are out
Out
Excluded from use or mention;
Forbidden fruit
In our house dancing and playing cards were out
A taboo subject
Out
Directed outward or serving to direct something outward;
The out doorway
The out basket
Out
No longer fashionable;
That style is out these days
Out
Outside or external;
The out surface of a ship's hull
Out
Outer or outlying;
The out islands
Out
Knocked unconscious by a heavy blow
Out
Outside of an enclosed space;
She is out
Out
Outward from a reference point;
He kicked his legs out
Out
Away from home;
They went out last night
Out
From one's possession;
He gave out money to the poor
Gave away the tickets
Common Curiosities
What does "off" mean in the context of work?
"Off" in the context of work typically means not working or not being at work, as in a day off.
How does "off" relate to electrical devices?
"Off" relates to electrical devices by indicating that they are not operating or have been turned off.
Is "out" used in expressions about truth or information?
Yes, "out" is used in expressions about revealing truth or information, as in coming out with the truth.
Can "out" be used to indicate exhaustion of resources?
Yes, "out" can indicate the exhaustion of resources, as in running out of supplies.
Is "off" used to describe accuracy?
Yes, "off" can describe a deviation from accuracy or correctness, as in measurements or estimates being off.
What does "out" mean in sports?
In sports, "out" often indicates that a player is no longer in play or has been removed from the game due to rules.
Can "out" refer to a state of not working or being off work?
While less common, "out" can refer to being absent from work, but it is more typically used to describe being outside a location or the exhaustion of resources.
What does it mean when a plan is "off"?
When a plan is "off," it means the plan has been canceled or postponed.
Does "off" indicate a permanent stop?
"Off" can indicate either a temporary or permanent cessation, depending on the context.
How does "out" relate to fire or light?
"Out" relates to fire or light by indicating that it is no longer burning or shining, implying extinguishment or deactivation.
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