Definition of give off

give offphrasal verb

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The origin of the phrase "give off" can be traced back to the late 1800s in the United States. At that time, the expression was used to describe the excretion of a substance by a living organism. The earlier usage of the term was more specific, with phrases like "give off gas" or "give off smoke" being commonly used to describe the release of odorous or irritating substances. For example, a person might say, "That stove is giving off a lot of smoke" or "This lamp is giving off a faint gas odor." Over time, the meaning of "give off" evolved to also apply to non-substance-related releases or behaviors. Today, the phrase "give off" is commonly used to describe the emission of an intangible item or quality, such as "She gives off a lot of confidence" or "This room gives off a warm, cozy feeling." While the precise origin of "give off" is somewhat unclear, it is likely that its development was influenced by similar expressions in other English dialects, such as "give out" and "let off," as well as the broader prehistoric Germanic root "ge-" which means "to get, acquire, or bring forth."

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Example:
  • The coffee pot gives off a rich aroma that fills the room.

    Bình cà phê tỏa ra mùi thơm nồng nàn lan tỏa khắp phòng.

  • The car's engine gives off a loud noise as it starts.

    Động cơ xe phát ra tiếng ồn lớn khi khởi động.

  • The fruit gives off a sweet scent that beckons you closer.

    Loại quả này tỏa ra mùi hương ngọt ngào mời gọi bạn đến gần hơn.

  • The lightbulb gives off a gentle glow in the dark.

    Bóng đèn phát ra ánh sáng nhẹ nhàng trong bóng tối.

  • The microwave gives off a high-pitched beep when it finishes cooking.

    Lò vi sóng sẽ phát ra tiếng bíp cao khi nấu xong.

  • The painting gives off an eerie vibe that makes the viewer uneasy.

    Bức tranh tỏa ra bầu không khí kỳ lạ khiến người xem cảm thấy lo lắng.

  • The onion gives off tears as you chop it.

    Hành tây sẽ chảy nước mắt khi bạn cắt nó.

  • The milk gives off a curdled smell when it goes bad.

    Sữa sẽ có mùi vón cục khi bị hỏng.

  • The plant gives off fresh oxygen as it grows.

    Cây thải ra oxy tươi khi phát triển.

  • The computer gives off a blinding light that strains your eyes in the dark.

    Máy tính phát ra ánh sáng chói khiến mắt bạn bị căng thẳng trong bóng tối.