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go off

The correct spelling is go off.

How to pronounce go off

verb

Say it like: Go -off

The correct spelling is go off. To explode. For example: "The bomb went off right after the president left his office."

Usage Examples

The bomb went off right after the president left his office.

The gun went off during their struggle.

It all went off when the opposing teams' fans met at the railway station.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To explode.
  2. 2.To fire, especially accidentally.
  3. 3.To explode metaphorically; to become very angry.
  4. 4.To begin clanging or making noise.
  5. 5.To stop operating; to switch off.

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