I.off [brit. angl. ɒf, am. angl. ɔf, ɑf]PREDL.Off is often found as the second element in verb combinations (fall off, run off etc.) and in offensive interjections (clear off etc.): for translations consult the appropriate verb entry (fall, run, clear etc.). - Off is used in certain expressions such as off limits, off piste etc.: translations for these will be found under the noun entry (limit, piste etc.). - For other uses of off, see this entry.
When scared, the sows jump up and try to chase off the threat: newborn piglets can get trampled; heavily pregnant, stressed sows can lose their babies.
Each troop defends a territory of up to 14 hectacres, and will chase off intruding groups with territory calls rather than defending home ranges violently.