read off . read off {v. phr.} To read in a speaking voice from a list. The secretary read off the names of those present in alphabetical order. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: R Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment