off-ramp
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of off-ramp
An Americanism dating back to 1950–55
Example Sentences
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"He's taken the off ramp," one stunned Davos delegate said.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Currently, stablecoins are primarily used as an on ramp and off ramp for purchasing other types of cryptocurrency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Daniel's car eventually crashed on an off ramp of the M8 in the Port Dundas area.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024
Pickler might be nearing the off ramp, but his nearly three-decade, two-coast joyride isn’t over.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2024
“They took the off ramp to leave the mob.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2023
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