How to Pronounce "warn off"
expression
ˈwɔɹn/ /ˈɔf
WAWRN-AWF
wˈɔːn/ /ˈɒf
WAWN-OF
Definition
To tell someone to stay away or not to do something, often because it may be dangerous or not allowed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔɹn/ /ˈɔf
British English
wˈɔːn/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWRN-AWF
UK
WAWN-OF
Listen in Context
The police warned off the children from entering the abandoned building.
There was a sign to warn off hikers from the dangerous cliff.
He tried to warn off his friend from making a bad choice.
The farmer put up fences to warn off trespassers.