flicking (off)

verb

present participle of flick (off)
as in cutting off

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  1. cutting off
  2. drawing up
  3. braking
  4. shutting off
Verb
  • Alongside cutting off Russian energy revenues, Ukraine’s drone attacks are designed to try to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the war.
    — Sam Meredith,Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • On his best nights, when the velocity and command combine, Sasaki blows past batters with a triple-digit fastball and cutting off-speed pitches.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of cutting off
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  • As much as Netflix has been making moves to incorporate AI, the company has been cautious too, drawing up guidelines last August for the usage of generative-AI tools in its productions.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • But the real test now is drawing up an equivalent blueprint for Bangladesh, where Epic Group still remains deeply entrenched.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
Definition of drawing up
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  • Much like a typical race car setup, the pedal has a bit of initial travel before quickly firming up, with braking force then governed mainly by pressure—a calibration that prioritizes precision over ease of use.
    — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of braking
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  • Utilities also recommend shutting off ACs and fans in homes if no one is there.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Smart power strips can help reduce energy waste by automatically shutting off devices not in use.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Definition of shutting off
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“Flicking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicking%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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