knock off
The term "knock off" is versatile in English, commonly used in informal and slang contexts to describe actions such as stopping work, making imitations, or removing something.
Definition
B2Work
(informal)To stop working or end a task, typically at the end of the workday.
Example
- We usually knock off around 5 PM.
- Let's knock off early today and go for a drink.
C1Manufacturing and Commerce
(informal)To produce a copy or imitation of something, often implying inferior quality.
Example
- They knocked off a cheap version of the designer handbag.
- That watch is a knock off of a famous brand.
B2Retail
(informal)To reduce the price or amount of something.
Example
- The store knocked off 20% from the original price.
- Can you knock off a few dollars for me?
C1General
(slang)To eliminate or remove someone or something, often in a forceful or abrupt manner.
Example
- The gang planned to knock off the rival leader.
- They knocked off the old building to make way for new construction.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "knock off":
knock downknock it offknock overknock outknock backknock underrip offknock upbang offknock aboutknock inknock onknock out of the boxbump offfob offpass offnick offknock togetherhook offhack offpull offbuy offrack offpassing offchuck offthrow offface offcross offtouch offknock into a cocked hatblow offplay offcheap outmake offlook offcrack offcrock offcop offcome offdo offtoss off