CEFR B1

call off

verb

Meaning

To cancel an event or arrangement, usually because it is no longer possible or practical.

Examples

They had to call off the wedding due to the pandemic.
The strike was called off after negotiations with management.

Synonyms: cancel, postpone, abrogate, rescind

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call off (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /kɔːl ˈɒf/

Definition

To cancel an event or arrangement, usually because it is no longer possible or practical.

Examples

They had to call off the wedding due to the pandemic.
The strike was called off after negotiations with management.
We had to call off our camping trip because of the bad weather.

How to Use call off

call off something (phrasal verb): To cancel an event or arrangement. — "We had to call off the picnic because of the rain."
call off (phrasal verb): To cancel (used without an object when the context is clear). — "The organizers decided to call off."

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