orphan off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To treat (a child) as an orphan, such as by sending them into foster care or adopting them out.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To remove all links to (something), leaving it an orphan; to render a technical item (website, function, etc.) useless by removing references that call on it.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “orphan off” mean?
To treat (a child) as an orphan, such as by sending them into foster care or adopting them out.
Is “orphan off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.