pace off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To count steps.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
2024, Paul Salopek, New Map: Ancient Roads of China, National Geographichttps://outofedenwalk.nationalgeographic.org/articles/2024-07-new-map-ancient-roads-china
Pacing off on average 25 kilometers a day, month after month, we two-stepped around roaring superhighways, under bullet-train bridges, thr
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pace off” mean?
To count steps.
Is “pace off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.