1 C1 neutral
(golf) To complete a hole in the exact number of strokes designated as par.
"She managed to par off the final hole to finish the round at level par."
inseparable
par off
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
To complete a hole in golf at exactly the par score (expected number of strokes).
In plain English
In golf, to finish a hole using exactly the number of shots you were supposed to use.
What does "par off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To finish a golf hole at par (equal to the standard score).
Actually means
In golf, to finish a hole using exactly the number of shots you were supposed to use.
Usage tip
Highly domain-specific term used almost exclusively in golf commentary and reporting. Not widely known outside golf-playing communities.
Words that pair with "par off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
hole round course final hole back nine
How to conjugate "par off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
par off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
pars off
he/she/it
Past simple
pared off
yesterday
Past participle
pared off
have + pp
-ing form
paring off
continuous
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