Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

call off

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.37 in modern English

Syllables
cal-l off
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To recall; to cancel or call a halt to.

Transitive verb

verb

To telephone in one's notice of a day's absence from work.

Intransitive verb

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What does call off mean?
To recall; to cancel or call a halt to.

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