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one-off

adjective

  1. done, occurring, or made only once; one-shot.



noun

  1. something occurring, done, or made only once.

one-off

noun

  1. Also: one-shot

    1. something that is carried out or made only once

    2. ( as modifier )

      a one-off job

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of one-off1

First recorded in 1935–40
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Word History and Origins

Origin of one-off1

See off (sense 15)
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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Policies in place to help those struggling with bills include the Warm Home Discount scheme, which offers low-income households, and those vulnerable to cold-related illness, a one-off energy bill rebate of £150.

From BBC

Irish group Boyzone have announced they are to play a one-off concert at London's Emirates Stadium next year.

From BBC

"These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off."

From BBC

In May, when Stokes backed Pope following the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, the captain said there was an "agenda" against his then deputy.

From BBC

Once the show premiered in 2020, he wrote a shorter “Alice in Borderland: Retry” bonus story focusing on a one-off game, which isn’t enough material for a full season.

From Salon

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