kill off
US /kɪl ɔf/
UK /kɪl ɔf/
1.
exterminar, matar
to destroy or remove completely
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The new pesticide was designed to kill off all the insects in the garden.
O novo pesticida foi projetado para exterminar todos os insetos do jardim.
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The company's poor management eventually killed off the business.
A má gestão da empresa acabou por matar o negócio.
2.
acabar com, matar
to make someone or something stop existing or being popular
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The new technology threatens to kill off traditional industries.
A nova tecnologia ameaça acabar com as indústrias tradicionais.
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The director decided to kill off the main character in the final episode.
O diretor decidiu matar o personagem principal no último episódio.