PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: TO CALL (SOMETHING) OFF
29 / 01 / 2016
PHRASAL VERB FRIDAY: TO CALL (SOMETHING) OFF: meaning and examples
Welcome to the last lesson of the week AND the last lesson of January! We are ending the month with the phrasal verb TO CALL OFF (something).
Definition: to cancel something that was planned.
Example 1: They called the BBQ off because it was going to rain.
Example 2: They were engaged, but they called off the wedding two months ago.
It is also often used with the police and military when an assignment is stopped.
Example 3: The lieutenant called off the troops once the area was declared safe.
Example 4: The police called off the search party after they couldn't find the missing person.
As you can see, this phrasal verb is SEPARABLE and TRANSITIVE.
That's all for this week. We will see you on Monday for more lessons. Enjoy your weekend!
Definition: to cancel something that was planned.
Example 1: They called the BBQ off because it was going to rain.
Example 2: They were engaged, but they called off the wedding two months ago.
It is also often used with the police and military when an assignment is stopped.
Example 3: The lieutenant called off the troops once the area was declared safe.
Example 4: The police called off the search party after they couldn't find the missing person.
As you can see, this phrasal verb is SEPARABLE and TRANSITIVE.
That's all for this week. We will see you on Monday for more lessons. Enjoy your weekend!
