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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USA Women head coach Emma Hayes added: "VAR was on and off tonight. I think nine times out of 10 blocking someone off like that is a foul and I was surprised it wasn't given."

From BBC

Collier-Keywood's three years in charge has coincided with a tumultuous period for Welsh rugby both on and off the field.

From BBC

Her teammates are in awe of her efforts to be the best person she can on and off the floor.

From Los Angeles Times

“I feel that they are examples of how to do things right on and off the field,” Vargas said of the three players.

From Los Angeles Times

This was the worst overseas Ashes performance in years, and the anger towards what happened on and off the field was immense.

From BBC

on and off

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