to knock off
Pronunciation
/nˈɑːk ˈɔf/
British pronunciation
/nˈɒk ˈɒf/

Definition & Meaning of "knock off"in English

to knock off
[phrase form: knock]
01

to discontinue an activity

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She knocked off studying for the exam once she felt confident in her knowledge.
He knocked off trying to fix the car after realizing he did n't have the right tools.
02

to take someone's life, typically in association with criminal activity

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The mob boss ordered his henchman to knock off the witness who would testify against him in court.
The hitman was known for his ability to knock off high-profile targets without being caught.
03

to lower the price or value of something

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The store is knocking off 20 % on all clothing during their sale.
The salesperson knocked a percentage off from the final price to close the deal.
04

to take something illegally without permission

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The gang knocked a load of recording equipment off from the studio.
The burglars knocked off the mansion, making off with valuables and cash.
05

to end one's work, typically at the end of a designated period

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I usually knock off work at 5 pm.
They 're knocking off for lunch right now.
06

to hit something with enough force to cause it to fall off its position or attachment

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I accidentally knocked off the glass of water from the table, and it shattered into pieces.
She knocked her keys off from the counter while reaching into her bag.
07

to finish something quickly and efficiently

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The experienced carpenter knocked off the project in a few days.
The skilled typist knocked off the report in no time.
08

to produce a fake or imitation of an idea, product, or design

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They 're knocking off designer handbags and selling them at a fraction of the original price.
Unethical manufacturers often try to knock off unique packaging ideas to attract customers without originality.
09

(in sports) to defeat an opponent in a match or competition

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Last season, the underdogs knocked off the reigning champions in a memorable upset.
The boxer trained rigorously to be able to knock off the current titleholder in the championship match.
10

(of an auctioneer) to officially assign an item to the highest bidder by tapping on the counter

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After a spirited bidding war, the auctioneer decided to knock off the antique vase to the highest bidder.
As the bidding reached its peak, the auctioneer decided to knock off the rare painting to the enthusiastic collector.
11

to have sexual intercourse with someone

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He was smitten with him and wanted to take him out to a fancy restaurant before knocking him off.
He bragged about how many girls he 'd knocked off in the past month.
12

to eliminate something

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She followed a strict diet and exercise routine and knocked off 12 pounds in a month.
After completing the tasks, I could knock off several items from my to-do list.
13

(in cricket) to score the total number of runs required for victory during a match

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In the final overs, the skilled batsman managed to knock off the remaining runs with strategic shots.
The team captain urged the players to focus and ensure they could knock off the challenging target set by the opposing side.
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