
Hledat
to kill off
01
zabít, eliminovat
to cause the death of a character in a work of fiction, typically for dramatic effects or to advance the plot
Example
The author is planning to kill off one of the main characters in the next book.
The screenwriter is currently debating whether or not to kill off the protagonist in the upcoming movie.
The show 's writers have killed off several beloved characters over the years.
02
zabíjet, vyhubit
to cause the death of a significant number of individuals or organisms
Example
The disease is killing off entire populations of insects.
The wildfire is killing off trees and other vegetation in its path.
The war has killed off thousands of people and displaced many more.
03
ukončit, zbavit se
to effectively put an end to something or make it ineffective
Example
The government is currently debating a bill that would kill off funding for several programs.
The company is trying to kill off the competition by offering lower prices.
The manager killed off the employee's idea because they felt it was too risky.