Pick off
verb
To remove or take something, especially quickly or skillfully.
She picked off the dead leaves from the plant.
Often appears as...
- pick off the leaves
- pick off the dirt
verb
In sports, to catch or intercept a ball or puck.
The defender managed to pick off the pass.
Often appears as...
- pick off the pass
- pick off the throw
verb
To shoot someone, especially accurately from far away.
The sniper picked off the enemy soldiers one by one.
Often appears as...
- pick off from a distance
- pick off one by one
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To remove or take something, especially quickly or skillfully.
She picked off the dead leaves from the plant.
Often appears as...
- pick off the leaves
- pick off the dirt
verb
In sports, to catch or intercept a ball or puck.
The defender managed to pick off the pass.
Often appears as...
- pick off the pass
- pick off the throw
verb
To shoot someone, especially accurately from far away.
The sniper picked off the enemy soldiers one by one.
Often appears as...
- pick off from a distance
- pick off one by one
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Skillful Action
Suggests a swift and precise action, often done with care or expertise.
She can effortlessly pick off the smallest bugs from her pet's fur.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes implies removing something unwanted or unpleasant.
He quickly picked off the rotten berries from the bush.
Pro Tip 3/3Focused Selection
Indicates selecting or removing specific items among others.
She carefully picked off the best apples from the tree.
Pro Tip 1/3Skillful Action
Suggests a swift and precise action, often done with care or expertise.
She can effortlessly pick off the smallest bugs from her pet's fur.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes implies removing something unwanted or unpleasant.
He quickly picked off the rotten berries from the bush.
Pro Tip 3/3Focused Selection
Indicates selecting or removing specific items among others.
She carefully picked off the best apples from the tree.
Pro Tip 1/3Skillful Action
Suggests a swift and precise action, often done with care or expertise.
She can effortlessly pick off the smallest bugs from her pet's fur.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Sometimes implies removing something unwanted or unpleasant.
He quickly picked off the rotten berries from the bush.
Pro Tip 3/3Focused Selection
Indicates selecting or removing specific items among others.
She carefully picked off the best apples from the tree.
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