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Meaning of the word "off and on" in English

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off and on

US /ɔf ænd ɑn/
UK /ɔf ænd ɑn/
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Adverb

1.

sometimes but not regularly or continuously

Example:
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It rained off and on all day.
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They've been dating off and on for years.
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