Move off Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement Move off refers to the action of a vehicle or person starting to move. The athlete waited for the signal to move off. Pro Tip 2/3Traffic Context Often used to describe vehicles in traffic situations, from cars to bikes. When the light turned green, the cars started to move off. Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Action Implies an action happening shortly after a pause or stop. He quickly checked the map before moving off again.