(of a meeting or a session of a court) Past tense for to adjourn
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To have subtracted
“This won't save a fortune, but it should knock off a few dollars per month.”
To have taken possession of, usually under suspicious circumstances
“An intricately planned heist allowed the burglars to knock off several pieces of valuable artwork from the museum.”
To have brought into existence
“He was such an indefatigable worker, as well as ready writer, that he could knock off articles with extraordinary rapidity.”
Past tense for to kill or cause the death of
“It takes a little more motivation than a casual dislike to knock off a valuable colleague in such a violent manner.”
Past tense for to rob or hold up a place
“Other bandits saw just how easy it was to knock off a bank and bank robbers sprouted like weeds across the nation.”
Past tense for to stop performing an action or activity
“The cat is now stalking up and down the high, narrow counter separating my kitchen from my living room. I've been trying to get her to knock off doing that.”
Past tense for to stop working for a shift or for the day
“I think I'll knock off for the day and have a nice cup of coffee.”
Past tense for to beat in a contest
(of a meeting or a session of a court) Past tense for to adjourn
Past tense for to produce an exact or duplicate copy of
Past tense for to stop taking action
Past tense for to rest or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious
Past tense for to bring to, or come to, an end
Past tense for to engage in amorous relations
Past tense for to succeed in acquiring or bringing about
Past tense for to do something, particularly to perform or speak, without prior planning or thought
Past tense for to cut off or remove excess material from, especially a tree or shrub
Past tense for to put in writing
Past tense for to make a false show or pretense of
Past tense for to consume a liquid or drink
Past tense for to denigrate or disparage someone or something
Finished or having been brought to an end
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