To call off
Example: They call off the event due to bad weather
Definition
"To call off" means to cancel or stop an event, activity, or arrangement that was planned to happen. For example, if bad weather occurs, organizers might call off the event to prevent issues or ensure safety.
Etymology
The phrase "to call off" comes from the late 19th century, combining "call," meaning to summon or announce, with "off," indicating cancellation or removal. Originally used in military contexts to signal stopping an action, it later became common in everyday language for canceling events.
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"To call off" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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