chop out
The term "chop out" can refer to various actions involving cutting, removing, or assisting, depending on the context.
Definition
B2General
(literal)To remove or cut away a portion of something using a sharp tool.
Example
- He used an axe to chop out the damaged section of the tree.
B2Text Editing
(technical)To delete or eliminate a section of text, data, or material.
Example
- The editor decided to chop out the entire paragraph to improve clarity.
C1Agriculture
(technical)To thin out the planting density of crops, such as cotton, by removing excess plants.
Example
- Farmers need to chop out the weaker plants to ensure better growth for the remaining ones.
B2Workplace
(informal, slang)To assist or help someone with a task.
Example
- Can you chop out with this project? I'm running behind schedule.
C1Conversational
(slang, informal)An exclamation indicating that someone has received what they deserved, often in a negative sense.
Example
- He missed the deadline and got fired—chop out!
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chop out":
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