Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-and-off
adjective
ˌɔn-ən-ˈɔf
Definition
Occasionally or intermittently; not consistently active or present.
Examples
- They have been in an on-and-off relationship for years.
- The project saw on-and-off progress due to funding issues.
- He has on-and-off access to the internet, making it hard to work from home.
Meaning
The term ‘on-and-off’ describes a pattern of variation where something starts and stops repeatedly rather than being constant or stable.
Synonyms
- intermittent
- sporadic
- wavering
