call off

verb

called off; calling off; calls off

transitive verb

1
: to draw away : divert
2
: cancel

Examples of call off in a Sentence

she was about to tell me the big news when her attention was called off by the arrival of another guest called off the party after half of those invited couldn't make it
Recent Examples on the Web Real Housewives of New York alum Kelly Bensimon has called off her wedding to financier Scott Litner, according to PEOPLE — and the news came just four days before the ceremony was set to take place. Christian Holub, EW.com, 26 June 2024 The judge called off trial, which had been scheduled in January, for defendants that included the Nevada GOP chairman and prominent party leaders from the Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe areas. CBS News, 21 June 2024 Fans and players waited for the field to dry, but, ultimately, the match was called off. Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2024 Rory McIlroy is back on the green after calling off his divorce from wife Erica Stoll. Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 13 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for call off 

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Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of call off was in 1606

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“Call off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call%20off. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

call off

verb
1
: to draw away : divert
call off a dog
2
: cancel sense 2a
call off a meeting

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