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Definition push off in American English

push off phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if a person or boat pushes off, or if you push a boat off, you sail away from the land

Example

I dragged the boat down to the water and pushed off.

Synonyms and related words
a bad/good sailor the Admiral’s Cup ahoy
2

to leave a place

Example

I'll wait ten minutes more; then I'll push off for home.

Synonyms and related words
leave move on go away
3

used for telling someone rudely and angrily to go away

Example

Push off, and leave me alone!

Synonyms and related words
get out clear out beat it
Definition push off in American English