Meaning of the word "call off" in English

What does "call off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

call off

US /kɔːl ˈɔːf/

UK /kɔːl ɒf/

to cancel something; to decide that something will not happen

Example:

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They had to call off the outdoor concert due to heavy rain.

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Let's call off the meeting and reschedule for next week.

Synonym:

cancel postpone abort scrap drop

to order a person or animal to stop attacking or chasing someone or something

Example:

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The police officer had to call off his dog when the suspect surrendered.

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Please call off your attack dogs; they're terrifying my children.

Synonym:

withdraw halt desist recall retract