bear off from
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To stand further off from (a ship)
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bear off from” mean?
To stand further off from (a ship)
Is “bear off from” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.