go off go off /ɡoʊ ɔf/

verb

1. () Run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along  ( abscond , absquatulate [ N. American] , bolt , decamp , go off , make off , run off , make away )
   run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
    The thief made off with our silver
   The thief made off with our silver
    The accountant absconded with the cash from the safe
   the accountant absconded with the cash from the safe
   
2. () Be discharged or activated  ( go off )
   be discharged or activated
    The explosive devices went off
   the explosive devices went off
   
3. () Go off or discharge  ( discharge , go off , fire )
   go off or discharge
    The gun fired
   The gun fired
   
4. Burst inward  ( go off , implode )
   burst inward
    The bottle imploded
   The bottle imploded
   
5. Happen in a particular manner  ( go off , come off , go over )
   happen in a particular manner
    How did your talk go over?
   how did your talk go over?
   
6. Stop running, functioning, or operating  ( go off )
   stop running, functioning, or operating
    Our power went off during the hurricane
   Our power went off during the hurricane