knock off - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

knock off

Third Person

knocks off

Present Participle

knocking off

Past Tense

knocked off

Past Participle

knocked off

to discontinue an activity

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 didn't have the right tools.
After several failed attempts, the team decided to knock off the experiment and try a different approach
The detective knocked off the investigation when he realized there were no more leads to pursue.
She knocked off her attempts to contact her estranged friend after repeated unsuccessful attempts.

Synonyms:

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

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.
The police are investigating the recent knock off of a prominent businessman.
The assassin was hired to knock off the political leader who was threatening the stability of the region.
The mob boss ordered his henchmen to knock his rival off and take over his territory.

Synonyms:

to lower the price or value of something

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.
The manufacturer knocked off the price of the new smartphone to make it more competitive.
The mechanic knocked a few dollars off for the labor cost of the car repair.
The store knocked off the price of the old merchandise to clear out their inventory.

Synonyms:

to take something illegally without permission

Synonyms:

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

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

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.
Be careful not to knock off the fragile ornament while you're dusting the shelves.
The careless driver knocked off the rearview mirror of the parked car while reversing.
I've knocked off a few tiles from the bathroom wall during the renovation project.

to finish something quickly and efficiently

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

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.
The company was caught knocking off popular electronics and was ordered to pay millions in damages.
The company's success is built on knocking off popular products and selling them at a lower cost.
The company was accused of knocking off popular designer clothing and selling it under their own brand.

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

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.
Despite being the lower-ranked team, they were determined to knock off their stronger adversaries.
The young talent had a breakthrough moment when he knocked off the top-seeded player in the early rounds.
The young tennis player's goal was to knock off the top-seeded player in the upcoming tournament.

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

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.
After intense competition, the auctioneer joyfully knocked off the vintage car to the passionate car enthusiast.
The exquisite jewelry piece, a focal point of the auction, was finally knocked off to a determined bidder.
The auctioneer knocked off the antique chair to the bidder who offered the highest price.

to have sexual intercourse with someone

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.
He met her at the party, danced with her all night, and then took her home to knock her off.
He was trying to knock off every girl in the bar.
They decided to skip the movie and just go straight to his room to knock off.

to eliminate something

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.
The company implemented cost-cutting measures to knock off unnecessary expenses.
As each requirement was met, the project manager could knock them off the project checklist.
The new medication helped him knock off the persistent cough that had bothered him for weeks.

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

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.
The match commentator highlighted the exceptional performance of the opener who single-handedly knocked off a substantial portion of the required runs.
The pressure was on, but the experienced cricketers remained calm and composed, successfully knocking off the runs in the crucial game.
In a thrilling finish, the lower-order batsmen displayed remarkable skill to knock off the runs, surprising the spectators.