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go off

go off


intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. detonate: to explode or be fired

2. begin sounding: to start to ring, sound, or vibrate
The smoke alarm goes off whenever we make toast.

3. be carried out: to be carried out or conducted in a particular manner
I think the conference went off as well as could be expected.

4. depart: to set out in a particular manner or for a particular place or purpose
We decided to go off early.
endless TV images of soldiers going off to war

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