Definitions

on and off

ADJECTIVE

intermittent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

intermittent

WEAK

fluctuating inconstantly infrequently irregularly not often now and then off and on on-and-off sometimes sporadically uncertainly variable very seldom when the mood strikes

ADVERB

intermittently

Synonyms

WEAK

at intervals at times discontinuously every now and then every once in a while every so often from time to time hardly infrequently intermittently irregularly now and again now and then occasionally off and on on occasion once in a blue moon once in a while periodically sometimes sporadically

ADVERB

intermittent

Synonyms

WEAK

alternately at irregular intervals fluctuating inconstantly infrequently intermittently irregularly not often now and then off and on sometimes sporadically uncertainly variable very seldom when the mood strikes

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Stephen's son regularly appears alongside his father at events on and off the oche, including Bunting's social media pages.

From BBC

Hugh Morris, who has died at the age of 62, enjoyed a distinguished career in which he led from the front both on and off the cricket field.

From BBC

They are the men, on and off the pitch, who are connected, almost.

From BBC

"We appreciate the significant impact he has had on the game and wish him continued success, both on and off the course," added O'Neil.

From BBC

A traditional New England Republican who cut an almost austere figure on and off the bench, Souter joined the court in 1990.

From The Wall Street Journal

on and off

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