Go-off
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Go-off is a noun meaning start; beginning; commencement.
Meaning
start; beginning; commencement.
Example Sentences
Corley at the first go-off was inclined to suspect it was something to do with Stephen being fired out of his digs for bringing in a bloody tart off the street.
At last, he emerged with his hat very much dented and crushed down over his eyes, and began creaking and limping about the room, as if, not being much accustomed to boots, his pair of damp, wrinkled cowhide ones— probably not made to order either—rather pinched and tormented him at the first go off of a bitter cold morning.
Word Forms
- go-offs
Synonyms for go-off
Depending on context, synonyms include get-go.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ongang, commencement, begin, commencer, outsetting, offset.
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