Off on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɔf/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
AWF AWN or AWF AHN
ˈɒf/ /ˈɒn
OF ON
Definition
'Off on' is an informal expression meaning to leave for a place or to start an activity, journey, or task.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in informal conversation, especially with 'off on a' plus journey or activity. Examples: 'off on a trip', 'off on an adventure'. Do not confuse with 'off' (just leaving) or 'on' (being involved in something). Often implies excitement or a starting point.
Spanish: irse de - empezar (una actividad)Portuguese (BR): partir para - começar (uma atividade)Portuguese (PT): partir para - começar (uma atividade)Chinese (Simplified): 出发 - 开始（某个活动）Chinese (Traditional): 出發 - 開始（某個活動）Hindi: चले जाना - कोई काम शुरू करनाArabic: ينطلق إلى - يبدأ (نشاط)Bengali: রওনা হওয়া - বেরিয়ে পড়াRussian: отправиться - уехатьJapanese: 出発する - 始めるVietnamese: lên đường - bắt đầuKorean: 떠나다 - 시작하다Turkish: yola çıkmak - başlamakUrdu: روانہ ہونا - نکل پڑناIndonesian: berangkat - memulai
Example Sentences
She is off on a business trip tomorrow.
basic
The kids are off on their summer adventure.
basic
I'm off on my break now. See you later!
basic
He’s off on another one of his crazy ideas again.
natural
Sarah’s off on vacation for two weeks.
natural
We’re off on a road trip early tomorrow morning.
natural