come off
Third Person
comes off
Present Participle
coming off
Past Tense
came off
Past Participle
come off
1
(of a portion or piece) to become detached or separated from a larger whole
- The plaque on the wall came off after years of wear and tear.
- The paint on the ceiling started to come off in large flakes.
- The wallpaper in the corner of the room came off, revealing the old layer underneath.
- The sticker on the laptop started to come off at the edges.
- The handle of the suitcase came off during the trip, making it difficult to carry.
Synonyms:
2
to be perceived or received in a certain way
- His joke didn't come off as intended and ended up causing offense.
- The message in the speech came off as insincere to some listeners.
- The presentation came off as informative and engaging to the audience.
- Her actions came off as suspicious, raising doubts among her colleagues.
- The apology came off as genuine and sincere, earning forgiveness.
3
to occur in a specific way, often implying success or effectiveness
- The party came off as a huge success, with everyone enjoying themselves.
- Despite the challenges, the event came off smoothly and without any major issues.
- The presentation came off well, impressing the audience with its clarity and professionalism.
- The plan came off exactly as expected, resulting in a significant increase in sales.
- The performance came off brilliantly, leaving the audience in awe of the actors' talent.
4
to stop taking medicine, a drug, alcohol, etc.
transitive
- The doctor advised him to gradually come off the medication after his condition improved.
- She decided to come off caffeine and switch to herbal tea for a healthier lifestyle.
- It's important to consult a professional when you want to come off certain medications.
- He successfully came off alcohol after undergoing a rehabilitation program.
- The athlete had to come off performance-enhancing drugs to comply with anti-doping regulations.
5
to succeed in achieving or doing something
- Despite the initial setbacks, they managed to come off with a successful product launch.
- She worked hard and came off with top grades in her exams.
- The team's strategy paid off, and they came off with a victory in the final match.
- He prepared thoroughly and came off with an impressive presentation at the conference.
- The negotiations were challenging, but they came off with a favorable agreement.