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

Rhymes with KNOCK OFF

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