one-off
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- noun
- /ˈwʌnˌɔf/
- The festival was a one-off celebration, held to mark the town's centenary.
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From what I've seen in Michigan, it's mostly been one-off road reconstruction projects that last four months, at most.
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A fun campaign may result in a positive one-off interaction, which in itself is valuable for both parties.
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Just to check... this is just a one off partnership, right?
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This is just a little one off pay day in between jobs.
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We thought it was a one off, a crime of passion.
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That was a one-off deal.
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The bottom line is that your social media marketing campaign should not be a one-off event.
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Many of the past and proposed initiatives will deliver a one-off saving.
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The company says it is not changing strategy, just offering customers a one-off freebie.
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And this isn't a one-off initiative; it will now be an annual company-wide holiday.
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Synonyms
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3.8
A one-of-a-kind event or moment that you cannot have again
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9.9
A single event or thing that happens only once
A unique thing or event that will never happen again
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Etymology
One-off is made from one and off, where off here means 'separate' or 'not regular'. So a one-off is a single event or thing that happens only once and is not repeated.