Scare someone so much that they go away
Meanings
- Scare someone so much that they go away (separable [optional], International English)
- Scare or worry someone enough to stop them doing something they had planned (separable [optional], International English)
Examples
- I suppose we should FRIGHTEN OFF before they notice we're late.
- They want us to FRIGHTEN OFF to the new office by Friday.
- I've got to FRIGHTEN OFF across town for another meeting.