The phrasal verb go off has several meanings. A basic idea and example are provided. This phrasal verb is inseparable.
To explode
The bomb went off just before the Prime Minister arrived.
To ring
The car alarm went off, but nobody was there.
To lose your temper (kind of like explode)
The coach went off on the whole team because of their poor play.
To quit
He went off his diet because he was tired of tofu.
To stop working
The heater went off and the room got very cold very quickly.
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