off-peakadj.adv.

Brit.

/ˌɒfˈpiːk/, U.S.

/ˈɔfˈpik/,

/ˈɑfˈpik/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: off- prefix, peak n.²

Etymology: < off- prefix + peak n.²

A. adj.

Of, relating to, or designating a period when consumption of or demand for a product or service is less than the maximum (and in which lower rates or charges are frequently applied).

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > advantage > usefulness > use (made of things) > [adjective] > relating to period of least use

off-peak1911

1911 Amer. Econ. Rev. 1 486 (note) An illustration of experimenting to develop off-peak consumption.

1920 A. C. Pigou Econ. of Welfare ii. xv. 261 If it is impracticable to charge differential rates directly as between peak and off-peak service, this may sometimes be attempted indirectly by differentiation between continuous and intermittent services.

1924 World Power 1 4 (heading) Electric heating by off-peak load.

1933 Discovery Apr. 111/2 Power is sold in large quantities at a very cheap rate so long as it is used during ‘off-peak’ hours.

1958 Oxf. Mag. 6 Mar. 336/2 Televised religious discussions attract over a million viewers even at off-peak times.

1971 Times 2 Oct. 13/2 The new off-peak fares should actually increase carryings.

2001 Sun 27 Jan. (TV Mag.) 16/1 (advt.) The free 1000 mins apply to off-peak calls to UK landlines or other Vodafone mobiles.

B. adv.

During an off-peak period; at off-peak times.

ΚΠ

1911 J. M. Clark in Amer. Econ. Rev. 1 485 The time-of-day factor, which cannot be comprehensively allowed for by electricity companies outside of special contracts to use current ‘off the peak’.]

1961 Architect & Building News 21 June 820/1 A single 15-storey block of flats providing 89 living units might take 350 kW off-peak.

1991 Incentive Today Oct. 29/1 Rumours that Air Miles could only be used off-peak or when obscure routes were desperate to fill seats.

2001 Big Issue 20 Aug. 24/2 There are thousands of tickets available as long as you travel off peak and buy at least 14 days in advance.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	off-peak
释义	off-peakadj.adv. Brit. /ˌɒfˈpiːk/, U.S. /ˈɔfˈpik/, /ˈɑfˈpik/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: off- prefix, peak n.² Etymology: < off- prefix + peak n.² A. adj. Of, relating to, or designating a period when consumption of or demand for a product or service is less than the maximum (and in which lower rates or charges are frequently applied). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > advantage > usefulness > use (made of things) > [adjective] > relating to period of least use off-peak1911 1911 Amer. Econ. Rev. 1 486 (note) An illustration of experimenting to develop off-peak consumption. 1920 A. C. Pigou Econ. of Welfare ii. xv. 261 If it is impracticable to charge differential rates directly as between peak and off-peak service, this may sometimes be attempted indirectly by differentiation between continuous and intermittent services. 1924 World Power 1 4 (heading) Electric heating by off-peak load. 1933 Discovery Apr. 111/2 Power is sold in large quantities at a very cheap rate so long as it is used during ‘off-peak’ hours. 1958 Oxf. Mag. 6 Mar. 336/2 Televised religious discussions attract over a million viewers even at off-peak times. 1971 Times 2 Oct. 13/2 The new off-peak fares should actually increase carryings. 2001 Sun 27 Jan. (TV Mag.) 16/1 (advt.) The free 1000 mins apply to off-peak calls to UK landlines or other Vodafone mobiles. B. adv. During an off-peak period; at off-peak times. ΚΠ 1911 J. M. Clark in Amer. Econ. Rev. 1 485 The time-of-day factor, which cannot be comprehensively allowed for by electricity companies outside of special contracts to use current ‘off the peak’.] 1961 Architect & Building News 21 June 820/1 A single 15-storey block of flats providing 89 living units might take 350 kW off-peak. 1991 Incentive Today Oct. 29/1 Rumours that Air Miles could only be used off-peak or when obscure routes were desperate to fill seats. 2001 Big Issue 20 Aug. 24/2 There are thousands of tickets available as long as you travel off peak and buy at least 14 days in advance. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.adv.1911
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