Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lop-off
verb
/lɒp ɔːf/
Definition
To cut off a part of something, usually a branch or limb from a tree or an unwanted portion of an object.
Examples
- The gardener decided to lop off the dead branches to promote new growth.
- She had to lop off the excess material from the dress to make it fit better.
Meaning
Lop-off refers to the action of removing something by cutting it away, typically in a clean and decisive manner.
Synonyms
- cut off
- trim
- prune
- remove
- detach
