to get rid of sth, especially a strong feeling, by using physical effort
work sth off
to get rid of sth, especially a strong feeling, by using physical effort
She worked off her anger by going for a walk.
work sth off
to earn money in order to be able to pay a debt
They had a large bank loan to work off.
Definiciones del Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9.ª edición