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to kill off
01
matar a un personaje, eliminar a un personaje
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.
El autor está planeando eliminar a uno de los personajes principales en el próximo libro.
The screenwriter is currently debating whether or not to kill off the protagonist in the upcoming movie.
El guionista está debatiendo actualmente si matar a un personaje de la película próxima.
02
matar, eliminar
to cause the death of a significant number of individuals or organisms
Example
The disease is killing off entire populations of insects.
La enfermedad está matando a poblaciones enteras de insectos.
The wildfire is killing off trees and other vegetation in its path.
El incendio forestal está matando árboles y otra vegetación en su camino.
03
eliminar, suprimir
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.
El gobierno está actualmente debatiendo un proyecto de ley que suprimiría la financiación de varios programas.
The company is trying to kill off the competition by offering lower prices.
La empresa está tratando de eliminar la competencia ofreciendo precios más bajos.
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