GO OFF Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

go off

verb

Definition of go off

as in to explode

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure specialists were able to deactivate the bomb before it went off

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to progress

to move forward along a course the wedding went off without so much as a single glitch

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in to depart

to leave a place often for another don't go off without telling us where we can find you

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of go off Officials said the alarms went off during a test of the emergency systems. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026 The truck went off the road after the man lost control and hit the tree, the sheriff's office said. — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 Then, Jeremy went off script—at least to Tallulah and Justin—and announced that someone very special had written something for them. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 The incident came less than 24 hours after a train from London to Eastbourne went off the tracks outside the southern English town of Lewes. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for go off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for go off

Verb

The rivalry with Arsenal has really exploded recently, and that will add extra spice.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Last week, Ukraine denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone entered the country's airspace on Saturday and exploded close to an international gas pipeline shortly after crossing the border from Romania.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of explode

Verb

The drilling pilot project was progressing but then came a new dispute with the government over a permit—or lack thereof—to recently move drilling equipment to the region.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
While there will always be clamour and excitement over new signings, the feeling across a club when a youngster can progress through the ranks and become a player that identifies with the thousands that watch him in the stadium is unquantifiable.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of progress

Verb

That was because the player being replaced — match-winner Will Lankshear — took more than 10 seconds to depart while applauding the supporters.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
President Min Aung Hlaing departed from the capital Naypyitaw on Monday morning accompanied by members of his cabinet.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of depart

Verb

The older Green Lantern taunted the alien so much, that the creature detonated itself, blowing a hole into the side of the jail.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026
The first drone seemingly detonated after crashing onto the gas tanks of La Negra Francisca, the crew recounted, while the second appears to have dropped an explosive.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of detonate

Verb

Both Kpler and Windward showed around five ships – total – exited the Strait of Hormuz on the day Wright said 20 million barrels flowed out of the Arab gulf region.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
At least one ship entered using the Iranian route, and a small tanker laden with Iranian fuel oil exited, data showed.

— August 17, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of exit

Verb

Contreras popped his 25th homer of the season in the fifth inning, a solo shot off the top of the Green Monster.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2018, Becerra, while serving as state attorney general, popped by Thomas’ golf tournament retirement party, ditching his security detail and fielding work calls from the links.

— Ben Paviour August 17, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pop

Verb

It is considered a bellwether case, meaning its outcome is meant to help guide how all the other cases in federal court in Chicago might proceed, and/or how to settle those cases.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
However, just before the 2026 men’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Eldridge was informed that FIFA did not intend to proceed with the concept.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026