Push off Meaning in English

expression

US

UK

Definition

To leave or go away, often said informally. It can also mean to start moving away from a place, like when a boat begins to move from shore.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and friendly; 'push off' can be slightly rude or abrupt when telling someone to leave. Used literally for boats, and figuratively for people leaving a place. Not as strong as 'get lost,' but can be blunt. Common in UK English.

• Spanish: irse - largarse (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): ir embora - dar o fora (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): ir embora - bazar (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 离开 - 走开 (口语)
• Chinese (Traditional): 離開 - 走開 (口語)
• Hindi: चले जाना - निकल जाना (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: ينصرف - يرحل (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: চলে যাওয়া - বিদায় নেওয়া - ধাক্কা দিয়ে সরানো (নৌকা)
• Russian: уходить - отчаливать
• Japanese: 出発する - 去る
• Vietnamese: rời đi - rời bến (thuyền)
• Korean: 떠나다 - 출발하다
• Turkish: ayrılmak - uzaklaşmak - (tekne için) açılmak
• Urdu: چلے جانا - روانہ ہونا
• Indonesian: pergi - berangkat - mulai bergerak (perahu)

Example Sentences

The boat will push off from the dock at noon.

basic

Let's push off before it gets dark.

basic

Alright guys, time to push off—see you tomorrow!

natural

We pushed off just as the rain started.

natural

If you're tired, feel free to push off whenever you want.

natural

It's late, I should push off now.

basic