on-off
Britishadjective
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(of an electrical switch, button, etc) having an `on' position and an `off' position
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existing at times and not at others; discontinuous
an on-off relationship
Example Sentences
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With the added context of everything that has been going on off the field, returning captain Ben Stokes said this is the "highest pressure" of his four years in charge.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
He would fly his team to dinner at the New York Yacht Club on off days and bring them to Newport to see him sail in America’s Cup.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
"I've got a lot of other things going on off the court but there's no feeling like this."
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
But it’s not easy mentally to wrap my head around what’s going on off the field while trying to compete at a high level.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2025
Clear as day, her father said, “Sing. Sing,” and later he leaned in at the window and said, “You just can’t fly on off and leave a body.”
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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