knock off

knock off

verb

Definition of KNOCK OFF

intransitive verb

: to stop doing something

transitive verb

1

: to do hurriedly or routinely <knocked off one painting after another>

2

: discontinue, stop <knocked off work at five>

3

: deduct <knocked off a little to make the price more attractive>

4

a : kill <knocked off two men … on mercenary grounds — Lewis Baker> b : overcome, defeat <knocked off each center of rebellion>

5

: rob <knocked off a couple of banks>

6

: to make a knockoff of : copy, imitate <knocks off popular dress designs>

Examples of KNOCK OFF

1. <decided it was time to knock off telling fantastic fibs about her family background>
2. <a proposal to knock 10 cents off the gasoline tax>

First Known Use of KNOCK OFF

1649

Related to KNOCK OFF

Synonyms: break, break off, break up, can [slang], cease, cut off, cut out, desist (from), discontinue, drop, end, give over, halt, stop, lay off, leave off, pack (up or in), quit, shut off

Antonyms: carry on, continue, keep, keep up, maintain

Related Words: complete, conclude, finish; close (down); deactivate; block, blockade, dam, delay, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, kibosh, obstruct, stem; call, suspend; arrest, brake, check, clamp down, rein (in), squash, squelch, stamp, stanch (or staunch), stunt, suppress, turn back; pause, stay, suspend; abolish, abort, annul, demolish, destroy, dissolve, kill, ruin, scuttle, snuff

Near Antonyms: carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep up, run on; advance, proceed, progress; actuate, drive, impel, propel, stir

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Rhymes with KNOCK OFF

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