FLICK (OFF) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

flick (off)

verb

Definition of flick (off)

as in to cut off

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The Ukrainian videos showing the strikes from the drones’ perspective typically cut off at the moment of impact.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Blaney won the first two stages but brushed the wall with 29 laps remaining, causing possible damage on his right side, after he was cut off by Wallace.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of cut off

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Calamos Global Dynamic Income might be drawing up another peak, which would give some would-be investors pause.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Even more intriguing was this follow-up report in which Deadline revealed that Sky top brass, led by American exec Dana Strong, are already drawing up plans to get the likes of SNL UK and The Day of the Jackal on to ITV’s main network.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 July 2026

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The system uses a three-level braking architecture that combines retarder braking, electric braking, and mechanical braking to improve safety during operation under demanding mining conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
If modern vehicles are so reliant on software for everything from displaying driving speeds to braking in some models, free OTA software updates could save drivers the hassle of bringing their cars into an authorized dealer for repairs.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of brake

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Anthony Tubbs said that firefighters shut off a switch to the solar panels the day the fire ignited, but that the panels kept drawing energy from the sun and posing an electrocution risk for several days.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
This mechanism functions as a physical switch, giving operators an extra layer of direct control because shutting off the external neutron generator immediately halts the nuclear reaction.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

Definition of shut off

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