Off-and-on (Adjective)
Meaning
Intermittently stopping and starting; "fitful (or interrupted) sleep"; "off-and-on static".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The train service was off-and-on for several days due to track maintenance, leaving many commuters frustrated.
- Her off-and-on sleep patterns were disrupted by the constant noise from the nearby construction site.
- The old TV set was prone to off-and-on static, making it difficult to watch her favorite show.
- The intermittent rain showers made for an off-and-on hiking experience, with frequent stops to seek shelter.
- The office printer was malfunctioning with an off-and-on jamming problem that no one could seem to resolve.