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lop off

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb lop off has 1 sense
  1. cut off, chop off, lop off - remove by or as if by cutting; "cut off the ear"; "lop off the dead branch"
    --1 is one way to detach, come off, come away
    Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

Lop off

Description:

The term "lop off" refers to the action of cutting off or removing something abruptly or forcefully. It can be used both literally and figuratively.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Verb phrase

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

When used as a verb phrase, "lop off" means to cut or sever something from its main body.

Example sentence:

"He lopped off the dead branches from the tree to ensure its healthy growth."

Sense 2:

In a figurative sense, "lop off" is used to express the act of removing or eliminating something forcefully.

Example sentence:

"The CEO decided to lop off unnecessary expenses to save the company from bankruptcy."

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