read off
(transitive, US, military, slang) To scold or reprimand.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(transitive, US, military, slang) To scold or reprimand.
When your name has been read off, come to collect your paper.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(transitive) To read from a scale or measure.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026
(transitive) To dictate from a list, especially in a way focused on sequential processing.
When your name has been read off, come to collect your paper.
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