The phrase "knock off" can have different meanings depending on the context. Here are a few common interpretations:
1. To Stop or End Something
- "He knocked off work at 5 PM."
(He stopped working at 5 PM.)
2. To Remove or Take Away Something
- "She knocked off the old table."
(She removed the old table.)
3. To Make Something More Efficient or Effective
- "The new system knocks off the manual work."
(The new system makes the manual work more efficient.)
4. To Be Late or Miss Something
- "I was late, I knocked off."
(I was late, so I missed the bus.)
5. In British English, "knock off" can mean "to leave" or "to go away"
- "He knocked off to the pub."
(He went to the pub.)
6. In a more informal or slang context
- "I knocked off with the game."
(I won the game.)
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