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call off
to cancel
In more detail
1. (verb) to cancel or decide not to do something that was planned
2. (verb) to order a dog or person to stop attacking or chasing someone
Examples
- 1. They called off the wedding after deciding they weren't ready.
- 2. The police officer called off the dog when the suspect stopped running.
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