Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
push-off
noun
/ˈpʊʃˌɔf/
Definition
A push-off is an act of departing or leaving, often used in the context of beginning a journey or an activity.
Examples
- After a quick push-off from the dock, we began our sailing adventure.
- The team gathered for a last-minute pep talk before their push-off to the championship game.
Meaning
To push off can mean to start moving away from a point or to leave a place, especially in a boat or vehicle.
Synonyms
- departure
- set off
- launch
- leave