chop off

action informal

The phrase "chop off" commonly refers to removing something by cutting it with a sharp tool, and is used in both literal and informal contexts.

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Definition

B1General

(common)To cut a part away from something using a sharp tool.

Example

She decided to chop off her long hair.
He chopped off a branch from the tree.

B2Informal

(informal)To abruptly end or terminate something.

Example

The director chopped off the last scene of the movie.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chop off":

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