(of a meeting or a session of a court) Present participle for to adjourn
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Killing or executing
“It takes a little more motivation than a casual dislike to knock off a valuable colleague in such a violent manner.”
Present participle for to steal something, typically through burglary
“An intricately planned heist allowed the burglars to knock off several pieces of valuable artwork from the museum.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to reduce or deduct (from) an amount or price
“This won't save a fortune, but it should knock off a few dollars per month.”
Present participle for to make or produce, especially quickly or in large quantities
“He was such an indefatigable worker, as well as ready writer, that he could knock off articles with extraordinary rapidity.”
Present participle for to beat in a contest
Present participle for to bring into existence
(of a meeting or a session of a court) Present participle for to adjourn
Present participle for to produce an exact or duplicate copy of
Present participle for to stop taking action
Present participle for to rest or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious
Present participle for to bring to, or come to, an end
Present participle for to engage in amorous relations
Present participle for to succeed in acquiring or bringing about
Present participle for to do something, particularly to perform or speak, without prior planning or thought
Present participle for to cut off or remove excess material from, especially a tree or shrub
Present participle for to put in writing
Present participle for to make a false show or pretense of
Present participle for to consume a liquid or drink
Present participle for to denigrate or disparage someone or something
The act or state of deferring an action or proceeding
The action of deducting or subtracting something
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