FLICKING (OFF) Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

flicking (off)

verb

present participle of flick (off)

as in cutting off

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Analysts note that Iran doesn’t need a huge inventory of drones and missiles to destabilize the region and keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut, cutting off around 20% of the world’s pre-war oil supplies.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
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

Definition of cutting 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

Definition of drawing up

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In addition, boats can’t turn on a dime or react immediately to acceleration or braking like cars or trucks.

— Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The best way to improve fuel mileage is proper maintenance, driving at a steady speed, and accelerating and braking gently.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Definition of braking

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The second test will be more ambitious, with the rocket launching to 10km, shutting off its engine, and then restarting to land on deployable legs.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 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 shutting off

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