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Meaning of the word "cry off" in English

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cry off

US /kraɪ ɔf/

UK /kraɪ ɒf/

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Phrasal Verb

to withdraw from an agreement or arrangement

Example:

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He had to cry off from the meeting at the last minute.

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She promised to help, but then she cried off.

Synonym:

cancel withdraw pull out back out renege

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