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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Off' & 'In' - Finishing, Canceling, or Delaying (Off)

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Off' & 'In'
to beat off

to pass the time without doing anything important or productive

Ex: He admitted to sometimes beating off by simply staring out the window. 
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to call off

to cancel what has been planned

Ex: We might need to call off the picnic if it keeps raining. 
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to check off

to put a check mark on or near an item to show it is done or verified

Ex: Please check the tasks off your list when finished. 
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to cross off

to mark an item or task on a list as completed or canceled by drawing a line through it

Ex: After finishing each assignment, the diligent student would cross it off the to-do list. 
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to cry off

to cancel a commitment or obligation, often at the last minute, by providing an excuse

Ex: Despite promising to attend the party, she had to cry off due to a sudden work emergency. 
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to finish off

to complete or finalize something, especially in a successful or satisfying manner

Ex: The chef used fresh herbs to finish off the dish and make it perfect. 
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to leave off

to conclude or cease, often in an abrupt or incomplete manner

Ex: The story leaves off with the protagonist facing an uncertain future, leaving readers eager for the sequel. 
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to polish off

to complete a task thoroughly

Ex: After weeks of practice, the team polished off their final rehearsal flawlessly. 
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to put off

to avoid dealing with something, such as a responsibility or an issue

Ex: He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute. 
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to rain off

to cancel or postpone a match or game due to heavy rain or unfavorable weather conditions

Ex: The soccer game was rained off because of the torrential downpour. 
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to ring off

to end a phone call

Ex: She had to ring off quickly because she was running late. 
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to round off

to conclude an event or activity in a satisfying manner

Ex: The conference rounded off with a networking session for participants. 
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to sign off

to write the final message at the end of the letter or email that counts as one's signature

Ex: After sharing the latest news, Mary signed off her email with warm regards and well-wishes. 
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