kill off
The phrase "kill off" is commonly used to describe the elimination of something or someone, often in a sudden or decisive manner.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To eliminate or end something completely.
Example
- The new policy aims to kill off unnecessary paperwork.
B2Fiction
(informal)To remove a character from a story by having them die.
Example
- The author decided to kill off the main character in the final chapter.
C1Biology
(technical)To cause the death of a large number of organisms.
Example
- The pesticide is designed to kill off invasive species.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "kill off":
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