step off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To measure by steps or paces; hence, to divide (a space), or to form a series of marks, by successive measurements, as with dividers.
Đo bằng bước chân hoặc nhịp; chia một không gian
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Examples
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).
Sense 2
To avoid a conflict; to back down.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see step, off.
Sử dụng ngoài nghĩa bóng hoặc thành ngữ: xem step, off
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “step off” mean?
To measure by steps or paces; hence, to divide (a space), or to form a series of marks, by successive measurements, as with dividers.
Is “step off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.