chop (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /tʃɒp/
Definition
To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool such as a knife or an axe.
Examples
He learned to chop wood for the fireplace.
Please chop the carrots into small cubes.
How to Use chop
- chop down (phrasal verb)
- To cut down a tree or other plant. — "The loggers will chop down the pine trees tomorrow."
- chop up (phrasal verb)
- To cut something into many small pieces. — "Please chop up the garlic finely for the sauce."
- chop off (phrasal verb)
- To remove something by cutting it. — "The surgeon had to chop off the dead tissue."
- chop suey (collocation)
- A Chinese-American dish of meat and vegetables. — "The restaurant is famous for its delicious chop suey."
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