call off (Meaning)

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call off (v)

postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled

give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance

No weak antonyms found.

Due to the approaching storm, the organizers were forced to **call off** the outdoor concert.
The firefighters **called off** the search for the missing hiker after nightfall.
Feeling under the weather, she decided to **call off** work and stay home to rest.
As the situation escalated, the police threatened to **call off** the negotiations.
Seeing no progress in the peace talks, the diplomats **called them off** indefinitely.
The doctor **called off** the surgery due to unforeseen complications.
Due to lack of interest, the club eventually **called off** its weekly meetings.
Nervous about giving the presentation, he briefly considered **calling it off**, but ultimately decided to go through with it.
The threat of a strike loomed as the union leaders refused to **call off** their demands.
With the deadline approaching, the team worked tirelessly to complete the project, knowing failure would mean it getting **called off**.

postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled, give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance

divert,distract, throw off, detract,abstract, stray,amuse, entertain, wander

focus, focus, concentrate,concentrate,

Due to the approaching storm, the organizers were forced to **call off** the outdoor concert.

The firefighters **called off** the search for the missing hiker after nightfall.

Feeling under the weather, she decided to **call off** work and stay home to rest.

As the situation escalated, the police threatened to **call off** the negotiations.