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"on and off" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to describe something that happens intermittently, where there is an alternating pattern between the activity starting and stopping. For example: "The power went on and off all night, leaving us in the dark."
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on and off
adverb
Intermittently.
synonyms
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ON and OFF segments were averaged to determine ON and OFF filters, respectively.
Lights turned on and off.
They switch on and off instantly.
It cannot be switched on and off.
Lamp turned off and on and off and on and off and on and off.
Make lights go on and off.
Flick the Hold Switch on and off.
Find the on and off switch.
On and off, we feel her forehead.
We're so close on and off set.
On and off will probably work.
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