How to Pronounce "beat off"
expression
ˈbit/ /ˈɔf
BEET-awf
bˈiːt/ /ˈɒf
BEET-of
Definition
To defend against and successfully stop an attack or unwanted advance, especially by using force or effort; sometimes used to mean rejecting something firmly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /ˈɔf
British English
bˈiːt/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET-awf
UK
BEET-of
Listen in Context
The soldiers managed to beat off the enemy attack.
We had to beat off several attempts to steal the painting.
The goalkeeper managed to beat off the shot.
They tried to break into our camp last night, but we beat them off.