Give off Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɔf
GIV-AWF
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɒf
GIV-OF
Definição
To produce and send out something such as a smell, heat, light, or other form of energy.
Uso & Nuances
Most common for scents, heat, or light; not used for giving physical objects. Typical collocations: 'give off a smell/scent', 'give off heat/light'. Neutral/formal; don't confuse with 'give out' (stop functioning or distribute).
Spanish: desprender - emitir - despedir (olor, luz, calor)Portuguese (BR): emitir - exalar - liberar (cheiro, luz, calor)Portuguese (PT): emitir - exalar - libertar (cheiro, luz, calor)Chinese (Simplified): 散发 - 发出 (气味、光、热)Chinese (Traditional): 散發 - 發出 (氣味、光、熱)Hindi: छोड़ना (गंध, रोशनी, गर्मी) - उत्सर्जित करनाArabic: يُطلق - يُصدِر (رائحة، ضوء، حرارة)Bengali: ছাড়ে - নির্গত করেRussian: издаёт - испускает - выделяетJapanese: 放つ - 発するVietnamese: toả ra - phát raKorean: 내뿜다 - 발산하다Turkish: yaymak - salmakUrdu: خارج کرنا - چھوڑناIndonesian: mengeluarkan - memancarkan
Frases de Exemplo
Flowers give off a sweet smell in spring.
basic
The old heater gives off a lot of heat.
basic
Some foods give off a strong odor when cooked.
basic
That candle really gives off a warm, cozy feeling.
natural
This chemical gives off dangerous fumes, so be careful.
natural
She gives off the impression that she's really confident.
natural