call off

Meanings

• Verb

  To cancel or terminate something, such as an event or a contract.

• Verb

  To withdraw or recall a call, such as a dog being called off from chasing prey.

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Synonyms

call in sick , cancel , withcall

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with call off
call , fall , mall , pall , wall

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Homophones

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1. Call off (English) : To cancel or terminate
   

2. Call off (English) : To withdraw or recall a call
   

3. Call (English) : To summon or invite someone
   

4. Call (English) : To make a telephone call
   

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Variants

List of all variants of call off that leads to same result
call off , called off , calling off , calls off

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Etymology

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The term 'call off' comes from the Old English 'callian' meaning to cry out or summon, and 'of' meaning off or away.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'call off' was first used in the English language in the 15th century.

2. In the United States, the term 'call off' is commonly used in the context of hunting dogs.

3. The term 'call off' has also been used in the context of sports, particularly in soccer, to describe the act of substituting a player.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cancellation: The act of terminating or voiding a contract or agreement.

2. Termination: The end of an employment relationship or a contract.

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Culture

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In literature, 'call off' has been used to describe the cancellation of events due to unforeseen circumstances, such as bad weather or safety concerns. In music, the term has been used metaphorically to describe the end of a relationship or the termination of a business deal.

How to Memorize "call off"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red stop sign to represent the idea of 'call off' as a command to stop or cancel something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'call off' with the idea of ending or terminating something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cancels Out' to remember that 'call off' means to cancel or terminate.

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