English Explanatory Dictionary

off base

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Situated or happening outside the boundaries of a military base.
  2. Positioned somewhere between the bases, and hence vulnerable to being caught out.
  3. Mistaken; misguided; somewhat wrong in opinion or judgment.
  4. Incorrect or inappropriate; not properly executed, envisioned, or understood.

Word forms

off base off-base offbase

Synonyms

off-track off target off-kilter

Antonyms

on base
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