read off
To dictate from a list, especially in a way focused on sequential processingTo dictate from a list, especially in a way focused on sequential processing.
» Tom took his reading glasses off.
Tom nahm seine Lesebrille ab. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom setzte seine Lesebrille ab. — raggione
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3 senses(transitive)To dictate from a list, especially in a way focused on sequential processing.
When your name has been read off, come to collect your paper.
(transitive)To read from a scale or measure.
(US, slang, transitive)To scold or reprimand.
Examples
11 sentencesTom took his reading glasses off.
deTom nahm seine Lesebrille ab. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Mary took her reading glasses off.
deMaria nahm ihre Lesebrille ab. — wolfgangth
He took his reading glasses off.
deEr nahm seine Lesebrille ab. — wolfgangth
She took her reading glasses off.
They took their reading glasses off.
Translations
1 languagesForms
reads off, reading off, read off, read offPhrasal verbs
10 phrasal verbs- read upTo learn (about something) by reading.
- read offTo dictate from a list, especially in a way focused on sequential processing.
- read outTo read something and say the words to inform other people; to call.
- read inTo accept as input.
- read overTo read (a document, book, etc.) through, though not necessarily thoroughly.
- read forTo study for a degree or an examination.
- read intoTo impart meaning where it is not obvious or does not exist.
- read throughTo thoroughly read something to check or proofread it.
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Phrasal verbs: introduction — Because it is a phrasal verb