Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cancel-out
verb
/ˈkæn.səl aʊt/
Definition
To nullify or negate something, often by creating an equal and opposite effect.
Examples
- The positive and negative charges in the circuit will cancel out, leaving no net charge.
- If you add 5 and then subtract 5, those two actions will cancel out.
- Her excitement about the party was canceled out by her lack of enthusiasm for the long drive.
Meaning
When something is canceled out, it means that its effect is eliminated or reduced to zero by something else.
Synonyms
- neutralize
- offset
- counteract
- erase
