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working off

UK
/ˈwɜːkɪŋ ɒf/
US
/ˈwɜrkɪŋ ɔf/

Translations

work offverb

working off

Gerund

worked off
Past Simple
worked off
Past Participle
working off
Gerund
UK
/wɜːk ɒf/
US
/wɜrk ɔf/
éliminerSe dit notamment d’un excès de poids, de calories ou de stress grâce à une activité physique ou à un effort.
She decided to work off the extra calories by going for a long run.
Elle a décidé d’éliminer les calories supplémentaires en faisant un long jogging.
rembourserEn parlant d’une dette ou d’une obligation, en la payant par le travail ou l’effort.
He worked off his student loan by taking on extra shifts at the restaurant.
Il a remboursé son prêt étudiant en prenant des services supplémentaires au restaurant.
évacuerSe dit d’émotions, de tensions ou d’énergie que l’on libère par une activité.
He worked off his frustration by cleaning the entire house.
Il a évacué sa frustration en nettoyant toute la maison.
Synonyms
expend
work out
burn off
exercise off
work away

Definitions

work offverb
To eliminate or get rid of something, especially weight or stress, through physical activity or effort.
She decided to work off the extra calories by going for a long run.
To pay off a debt or obligation through labor or effort.
He worked off his student loan by taking on extra shifts at the restaurant.
To discharge or release emotions or energy through activity.
He worked off his frustration by cleaning the entire house.
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