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off-flow

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A flow from something (or somewhere) to something (or somewhere) else

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • "What percentage of claimant off-flows from jobseeker's allowance were due to the claimant claiming incapacity benefit?" http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm200506/cmhansrd/vo050628/text/50628w28.htm

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noun

Meaning 2

A channel or way by which surplus water can be discharged or allowed to flow off

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From off- + flow.