call off

Definitions

To cancel or decide that a planned event or activity will not take place.

To order a person or animal to stop attacking or pursuing someone.

Examples

The organizers had to call off the outdoor concert due to the heavy rainstorm.

They decided to call off the search mission once the sun went down.

Synonyms

cancel abort call a halt to scrap abandon drop annul

Antonyms

continue proceed with carry on go ahead with maintain persist execute