off-flow

off-flow

English

Etymology

    From off- + flow.

    Noun

    off-flow (plural off-flows)

    1. A flow from something (or somewhere) to something (or somewhere) else
      "What percentage of claimant off-flows from jobseeker's allowance were due to the claimant claiming incapacity benefit?" [1]
    2. A channel or way by which surplus water can be discharged or allowed to flow off