on-off
adjective
1
: used to turn something on and off
an on-off switch
2
: relating to something that is sometimes on and sometimes off
a switch set to a random on-off pattern
Examples of on-off in a Sentence
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Ventura was in a contentious, on-off relationship with Bad Boy Records founder Combs, 55, from 2007 to 2018.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
What followed was an on-off relationship that lasted seven years, the outlet noted.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 27 May 2025
Setup / First Impressions The on-off button and level selection button
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The pull-out dirt tank that allows for tidy disposal
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This item showed up quickly on my doorstep in one compact package.
—Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
The list included actor Michael B. Jordan and rapper Kid Cudi, both of whom Combs’ former on-off partner Cassie Ventura dated; the list also contained actor Mike Myers’ name for reasons unclear.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 28 May 2025
What followed was an on-off relationship that lasted seven years, the outlet noted.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 27 May 2025
Setup / First Impressions The on-off button and level selection button
Photo: Stewart Savin
The pull-out dirt tank that allows for tidy disposal
Photo: Stewart Savin
This item showed up quickly on my doorstep in one compact package.
—Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
The list included actor Michael B. Jordan and rapper Kid Cudi, both of whom Combs’ former on-off partner Cassie Ventura dated; the list also contained actor Mike Myers’ name for reasons unclear.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
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“On-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on-off. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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