Phrase guide

slide off

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

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /slaɪd ˈɒf/
  • General-American: /slaɪd ˈɔf/

1

verb

Meaning 1

To leave a place, a meeting, etc., without being noticed; to slip away, slip off.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I'm going to try to slide off from work early, if I can.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see slide, off.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Make sure your cup doesn't slide off the tray.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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