Knock off
verb
To stop working after a period of work.
I plan to knock off early today since I came in early
Often appears as...
- knock off work
- knock off early
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To create a cheaper version of a product by imitating its design.
Many companies are known to knock off high-end designer items
Often appears as...
- knock off design
- knock off brand
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To steal.
Someone knocked off my wallet while I was shopping
Often appears as...
- knock off something
- knock off belongings
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To kill or murder.
The mob boss ordered to knock off a rival in his territory
Often appears as...
- knock off someone
- knock off a rival
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To stop working after a period of work.
I plan to knock off early today since I came in early
Often appears as...
- knock off work
- knock off early
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To create a cheaper version of a product by imitating its design.
Many companies are known to knock off high-end designer items
Often appears as...
- knock off design
- knock off brand
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To steal.
Someone knocked off my wallet while I was shopping
Often appears as...
- knock off something
- knock off belongings
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To kill or murder.
The mob boss ordered to knock off a rival in his territory
Often appears as...
- knock off someone
- knock off a rival
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Casual speech
Best used in casual conversation rather than formal situations.
I'm going to knock off at 5 pm today.
Pro Tip 2/3Not literal
'Knock off' doesn't mean to physically hit something when used in this context.
Can we knock off discussing this and move on?
Pro Tip 3/3Related to time
Often refers to concluding work in relation to time, such as quitting time.
What time do you usually knock off from work?
Pro Tip 1/3Casual speech
Best used in casual conversation rather than formal situations.
I'm going to knock off at 5 pm today.
Pro Tip 2/3Not literal
'Knock off' doesn't mean to physically hit something when used in this context.
Can we knock off discussing this and move on?
Pro Tip 3/3Related to time
Often refers to concluding work in relation to time, such as quitting time.
What time do you usually knock off from work?
Pro Tip 1/3Casual speech
Best used in casual conversation rather than formal situations.
I'm going to knock off at 5 pm today.
Pro Tip 2/3Not literal
'Knock off' doesn't mean to physically hit something when used in this context.
Can we knock off discussing this and move on?
Pro Tip 3/3Related to time
Often refers to concluding work in relation to time, such as quitting time.
What time do you usually knock off from work?
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