go off — 5 meanings

To make a sudden loud noise, like when an alarm starts ringing or a bomb explodes.

My alarm went off at 6 a.m., waking me up immediately.

To become bad or no longer safe to eat because it is old.

The milk has gone off, so don’t drink it.

To leave a place suddenly, often without telling anyone.

She went off without saying goodbye to anyone.

To stop liking, enjoying, or being interested in something or someone that you previously liked.

After years of drinking tea, I've really gone off it and now prefer coffee.

To suddenly become very angry and start shouting or expressing strong emotion, especially in a public or unexpected way.

He really went off at the manager during the meeting when his project was criticised.