How does "off" fit in this sentence?

Question

I was just studying the various meanings of 'off' on http://english.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/off and I stuck up at just the second example sentence:>She dashed off to her room.The meaning of 'off' this sentence is an example of is, "away from the place in question; to or at a distance".If I omit 'off' from the sentence, it seems okay to me:>She dashed to her room. [She ran in hurry to her room.]What does 'off' do here?

Answer 1

In this example, "off" just adds extra description and emphasis to the action.

In other words, it is like the difference between saying "He jumped" and "He jumped up."

Either way works. The second way just goes a little bit further.

Does that make sense? If so, please let me know. Feel free to check out my profile to see if I can help you with anything else.

Thanks,

Patrick