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Meaning of "on and off" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON AND OFF

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON AND OFF

on a jar
on a level
on a long rein
on a plate
on a razor edge
on a razor´s edge
on a roll
on a slant
on a sticky wicket
on a tangent
on a tear
on a wing and a prayer
on account
on account of
on an even keel
on and on
on approval
on at
on automatic pilot
on average

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON AND OFF

bad off
bite someone´s head off
brassed off
browned off
cheesed off
cut off
hacked off
head off
hold off
lead off
nod off
one´s head off
pissed off
rained off
round off
sod off
sound off
take the lid off
turn off
ward off

Synonyms and antonyms of on and off in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ON AND OFF»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «on and off» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of on and off

Translation of «on and off» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON AND OFF

Find out the translation of on and off to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on and off from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on and off» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

打开和关闭
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

y fuera
570 millions of speakers

English

on and off
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पर और बंद
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وإيقاف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

включения и выключения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

on e off
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চালু এবং বন্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

et désactiver
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dihidupkan dan dimatikan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

und aus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オンとオフ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

켜짐 및 꺼짐
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

On lan mati
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

và tắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆன் மற்றும் ஆஃப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चालू आणि बंद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

açık ve kapalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

on e off
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

i wyłączania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

включення і виключення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pe și în afara
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

και να σβήνουν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op en af
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på och av
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

på og utenfor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on and off

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON AND OFF»

The term «on and off» is very widely used and occupies the 419 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ON AND OFF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on and off

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10 QUOTES WITH «ON AND OFF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word on and off.
1
Laurie Halse Anderson
I've dealt with depression my entire life, on and off, which makes me the perfect author for teenage readers.
2
Neal Asher
It wasn't until I had been writing on and off for maybe ten years that I started to establish any kind of routine, thought I couldn't put a finger on an exact date, and this routine relates simply to the aphorism 'How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.'
3
Sarah Baker
I admire people who can step out on their own and work alone - that takes a lot of guts. But I'd rather have the camaraderie on and off camera of working as a part of a group.
4
Julia Barr
And I've had vocal training on and off for years.
5
Reggie Bush
Hmm, the best thing about being in the NFL? In America it's the No.1 sport; it's exciting, fun, so to me the best thing is the buzz that surrounds football on and off the field.
6
Johnny Damon
There's not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together.
7
Larry Dixon
Snake has been everything to me. Look at where I was when I started with the company in 1988 and where I'm at now. I mean, he's shown me just about everything on and off the race track.
8
David Dunn
You cannot just switch football on and off; it's intense. There were times when I probably shouldn't have got involved in certain things and said certain things, but you feel that sometimes you have to stand up for what you believe. Maybe the supporters looked to me to stand up as well.
9
Taron Egerton
I can say I'm not doing 'X-Men.' I love the franchise, and I love the people who make them on and off screen.
10
Jeffrey Eugenides
If you talk to geneticists they are constantly finding that your genes are being switched on and off because of the environment. Genes alone do not determine an exact path in your life.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON AND OFF»

Discover the use of on and off in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on and off and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Crazy: Notes On and Off the Couch
Crazy is the story of how one mental health professional deals with his own personal problems and those of the people he treats.
Rob Dobrenski, 2012
2
In My Skin: My Life On and Off the Basketball Court
Throughout the book, Brittney describes how she came to celebrate what makes her unique—inspiring lessons she now shares with readers.
Brittney Griner, Sue Hovey, 2014
3
Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and ...
These lessons, along with personal letters from Bill Walton, Denny Crum, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bob Costas, among others, mark Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court as an inspirational classic.
John Wooden, 1997
4
Toughness: Developing True Strength On and Off the Court
Now, in Toughness, he examines this misunderstood—yet vital—attribute and how it contributes to winning in sports and in life.
Jay Bilas, 2013
5
Bad Boy: My Life On and Off the Canvas
In Bad Boy, renowned American artist Eric Fischl has written a penetrating, often searing exploration of his coming of age as an artist, and his search for a fresh narrative style in the highly charged and competitive New York art world in ...
Eric Fischl, Michael Stone, 2013
6
Hard Work: A Life on and Off the Court
One of the most respected basketball coaches in the country relates the story of his life, from his turbulent childhood to the North Carolina Tar Heels' national championship in 2009, and discusses the coaching philosophy that has made him ...
Roy Williams, 2011
7
Pilgrim Stories: On and Off the Road to Santiago
This is probably the most comprehensive as well as the most vivid account of the pilgrimage ever written. . . . A triumph of anthropological fieldwork unraveling a fine web of cultural and spiritual meanings.
Nancy Louise Frey, 1998
8
LeBron James: King on and Off the Court
Learn about the life of the basketball superstar.
Ken Rappoport, 2006
9
Race and Sport: The Struggle for Equality on and Off the Field
An examination of the connection between race and sport in America
Charles K. Ross, 2005
10
Acting: Onstage and Off
You'll learn everything from the phases of actor training to body-relaxation techniques. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Robert Barton, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON AND OFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on and off is used in the context of the following news items.
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Living On and Off the Grid
A few weeks ago I stumbled across one of Agnes Martin's later works in the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe. Six by six feet, the canvas ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
Brittney Griner faces promising future as she moves on from off-court …
... on her from the moment she stepped out of the Mohegan Sun Arena tunnel Friday, and every time she goes anywhere, on and off the court. «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
3
Cabaye Settling Into Palace Squad
... Yohan Cabaye is looking forward to spending some quality time with his new teammates on and off the training pitch during the club's trip to ... «Official Crystal Palace Website, Jul 15»
4
Pin-striped Pinjarra dazzle on and off the pitch
While England were reeling under the onslaught of Starc, Johnson and Smith at Lord's and the women were starting their own contest against ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»
5
A Battle For Acceptance On and Off The Court
LAGUNA – With just a few weeks before the 2015 Laguna-Acoma Lady Hawks' volleyball team takes the court, senior Alex Trujillo is on the ... «Cibola County Beacon, Jul 15»
6
Brush's Tyrone Chambers: Vital info about the DT on and off the field
LYNDHURST, Ohio – Get to know Brush defensive tackle Tyrone Chambers on and off the football field in this expanded profile. The profile ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
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Nordonia's Terek Zingale: Vital info about the lineman on and off
Nordonia's Terek Zingale: Vital info about the lineman on and off ... to know Nordonia offensive tackle Terek Zingale on and off the football field ... «cleveland.com, Jul 15»
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Acquiring Kazmir gives players a lift on and off field
Astros. Acquiring Kazmir gives players a lift on and off field. Acquiring Kazmir givesplayers a lift on and off field. By Evan Drellich. July 23, 2015 Updated: July 23, ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
Berlin Raceway veteran pursues adventure – on and off the track
MARNE –Longtime Berlin Raceway driver Kirk Meissner of Sand Lake described himself as 'pretty boring,' but anyone who knows him well ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
10
Froome leading the Tour de France on, off the bike
Sky has been waging a campaign both on and off the bike to win the yellow jersey and to win hearts and minds. One battle is certainly easier to ... «velonews.competitor.com, Jul 15»

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