Call off Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɔɫ/ /ˈɔf
KAWL-awf
kˈɔːl/ /ˈɒf
KAWL-of
Definition
To cancel something that was planned, such as an event, meeting, or activity.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal. Often used for events, meetings, sports, or plans. Do not use for ending relationships or objects ('call off' is not for phone calls). Common phrases: 'call off the meeting', 'call off the search.'
Spanish: cancelar - suspenderPortuguese (BR): cancelar - suspenderPortuguese (PT): cancelar - suspenderChinese (Simplified): 取消 - 撤销Chinese (Traditional): 取消 - 撤銷Hindi: रद्द करना - रोक देनाArabic: إلغاء - وقفBengali: বাতিল করা - স্থগিত করাRussian: отменить - отменятьJapanese: 中止する - キャンセルするVietnamese: hủy bỏ - hoãn lạiKorean: 취소하다Turkish: iptal etmekUrdu: منسوخ کرنا - ملتوی کرناIndonesian: membatalkan
Example Sentences
They had to call off the picnic because of rain.
basic
The teacher decided to call off the test.
basic
We should call off the meeting if everyone is busy.
basic
The concert was called off at the last minute.
natural
They decided to call off the search after days with no results.
natural
If the weather gets worse, we'll have to call off the trip.
natural