How to Pronounce "write off"
expression
ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɔf
RITE-awf
ɹˈaɪt/ /ˈɒf
RITE-of
Definition
To remove something from an account because it is seen as lost, uncollectible, or no longer valuable; also, to treat an expense as deductible for tax purposes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɔf
British English
ɹˈaɪt/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RITE-awf
UK
RITE-of
Listen in Context
The bank had to write off the loan because the customer could not pay.
You can write off your business travel expenses on your taxes.
After the accident, they had to write off the car.
If a customer doesn’t pay for years, most companies will just write off that debt.