to torque off

8.6

To turn a bolt or screw to a set level of tightness using a tool that measures turning force

phrasal verb
/tɔrk ɔf/

Specialized

: apretar

The mechanic made sure to torque off every bolt to the correct specification.

Examples

Remember to torque off the wheel nuts evenly to avoid damage.
She always torques off the screws according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
Please torque off the bolts securely.
Did you torque off the tire before driving?
The mechanic made sure to torque off every bolt to the correct specification.
Remember to torque off the wheel nuts evenly to avoid damage.
She always torques off the screws according to the manufacturer's guidelines.

Synonyms

to torque

vsto torque off

Specialized

5 6.7

Turn something by using a twisting force, for example with a wrench to tighten a bolt

use a calibrated wrench to tighten or loosen with a specified force

Surface Forms

torque off infinitive

torqued off past

torqued off past participle

torquing off present participle

torque off third person singular

Morphology

torque + off

The verb 'torque' (apply a twisting force) combined with 'off' (suggesting removal or completion) gives a learner a partial clue that it involves applying torque to remove or affect a fastener. However, the phrase is technical and 'off' is ambiguous here (could mean loosen, remove, or tighten to spec), so the precise procedural sense of applying a specified torque is not fully predictable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Torque off comes from using a special wrench you set to a number and then turn a bolt until the tool clicks or stops. When you torque a bolt off, you turn it to that set force, so torque off means 'to tighten or loosen' a fastener with the right amount of force.