work off

verb

worked off; working off; works off

transitive verb

: to dispose of or get rid of by work or activity

Examples of work off in a Sentence

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To work off a meal (and build your appetite back up for the next one), take on the Craggy Pinnacle, a hike popular for the amazing views from its summit, especially when the mountains are ablaze with turning leaves in fall. Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 This is partly because the AI model is working off of the legislative text, which can include positive and promotional language that lawmakers have included in the text. CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Work out to work off alcohol 🍻 Plenty of research shows that exercise offers wide-ranging health benefits. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026 Rue has spent the past five years ferrying fentanyl across the Mexican border, working off her debt to stateside dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly). Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for work off

Word History

First Known Use

1618, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of work off was in 1618

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“Work off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20off. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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