call off
US /kɔːl ˈɔːf/
UK /kɔːl ˈɔːf/
1.
annuler, reporter
to cancel something; to decide that something will not happen
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They had to call off the outdoor concert due to heavy rain.
Ils ont dû annuler le concert en plein air à cause de la forte pluie.
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Let's call off the meeting and reschedule for next week.
Annulons la réunion et reportons-la à la semaine prochaine.
2.
rappeler, retirer
to order a person or animal to stop attacking or chasing someone or something
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The police officer had to call off his dog when the suspect surrendered.
L'officier de police a dû rappeler son chien lorsque le suspect s'est rendu.
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Please call off your attack dogs; they're terrifying my children.
Veuillez rappeler vos chiens d'attaque; ils terrifient mes enfants.