Definition of push off

push offphrasal verb

ra khơi

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The phrase "push off" originally derived from the nautical context during the 17th century. It referred to the action of pushing a boat or a ship away from the dock or the shore. The term was commonly used by sailors and dockworkers to indicate the departure of a vessel, as it implies a swift and emphatic motion, pushing the boat away with enough force for a smooth departure. As the phrase gained popularity, it extended its usage beyond the marine context and began to be employed in other contexts, such as urging someone to move away or leave a place, as in the expression "push off, I'm tired of your company."

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used to tell somebody rudely to go away

dùng để nói với ai đó một cách thô lỗ rằng hãy đi đi

Example:
  • Hey, what are you doing? Push off!

    Này, bạn đang làm gì thế? Đẩy ra!

to move away from land in a boat, or from the side of a swimming pool, etc.

di chuyển ra khỏi đất liền bằng thuyền, hoặc ra khỏi thành hồ bơi, v.v.