off and on
/ˌɔf ən ˈɑn/
adjective
- Happening or existing in an irregular or intermittent way; not steady or continuous.
- They have an off-and-on friendship that depends on their schedules.
- The off-and-on rain made it hard to plan outdoor activities.
- He has an off-and-on relationship with social media.
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adverb
- In a way that is not continuous; happening sometimes and then stopping for a while, then starting again.
- The internet connection has been working off and on all day.
- She has been studying French off and on for several years.
- We dated off and on throughout college.
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