Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-off
phrasal verb
/ˈkʌm ɔf/
Definition
To become detached or to result in a particular outcome.
Examples
- The paint didn’t come off easily when I tried to clean it.
- It was a tough competition, but she managed to come off as the winner.
- Despite the chances, the project came off without any major issues.
Meaning
The term ‘come-off’ refers to the act of something becoming free from a surface or the manner in which an event turns out.
Synonyms
- detach
- unfasten
- result
- turn out
