Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
work-off
phrasal verb
/wɜrk ɔf/
Definition
To eliminate something, such as a debt or an unwanted physical condition, through active effort or labor.
Examples
- She decided to work off the extra calories by jogging every evening.
- After missing a payment, he had to work off his debt by doing extra hours at his job.
Meaning
The phrase ‘work-off’ generally refers to the process of compensating for something by putting in effort or labor, often to counterbalance a negative situation.
Synonyms
- eliminate
- get rid of
- compensate
