Off and running Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɔf/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɹənɪŋ

AWF and RUN-ing

UK

ˈɒf/ /ˈænd/ /ɹˈʌnɪŋ

OF and RUN-ing

Definition

If something is off and running, it has started successfully and is progressing well.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is informal and often used to describe projects, events, or activities that have not only started but are also going well. It is rarely used for people. Don't confuse with 'running off' which means leaving quickly.

• Spanish: en marcha - ya comenzó
• Portuguese (BR): em andamento - já começou
• Portuguese (PT): em andamento - já começou
• Chinese (Simplified): 已经开始 - 顺利启动
• Chinese (Traditional): 已經開始 - 順利啟動
• Hindi: शुरू हो चुका है - अच्छी शुरुआत
• Arabic: انطلق بالفعل - بدا بداية جيدة
• Bengali: ভালোভাবে শুরু হয়েছে - সফলভাবে এগিয়ে চলছে
• Russian: успешно стартовал - удачно начат
• Japanese: 順調に始動している - 順調に進んでいる
• Vietnamese: khởi đầu thuận lợi - đã bắt đầu và tiến triển tốt
• Korean: 순조롭게 시작하다 - 성공적으로 출발하다
• Turkish: başarıyla başladı - yoluna girdi
• Urdu: کامیابی سے شروع ہو گیا - بخوبی جاری ہے
• Indonesian: berjalan lancar - telah dimulai dan berjalan baik

Example Sentences

The new restaurant is off and running.

basic

Our project is off and running after months of planning.

basic

The festival got off and running early this morning.

basic

Once the funding came through, we were off and running in no time.

natural

The team is off and running with the new software.

natural

We had a few hiccups, but now the campaign is off and running.

natural