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slide off

A2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

Smoothly move or come off something, or quietly leave a place.

Literal meaning: To slide (move smoothly) off a surface — largely transparent.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To move smoothly off a surface due to a slippery surface or lack of grip.

"The wet plate slid off the counter and shattered on the floor."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 idiomatic informal

To leave a place quietly or discreetly without drawing attention.

"When the speeches got boring, a few guests slid off to the bar."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B1 neutral

Of a liquid or substance: to run off a surface without soaking in or sticking.

"The waterproof jacket was so good that the rain just slid off it."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

In its literal sense, common in everyday descriptions of objects or people moving off surfaces. In its figurative sense (leaving quietly), it is slightly informal and suggests someone is trying not to be noticed. Also used with water or substances that fail to stick to a surface.

Commonly used with

surface seat chair rain water quietly

Forms

Base
slide off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slides off
he/she/it
Past simple
slided off
yesterday
Past participle
slided off
have + pp
-ing form
sliding off
continuous

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