verb to make an excuse to avoid doing something or attending an event
To politely decline an invitation or request
To gracefully withdraw from attending an event
To tactfully avoid a conversation or situation
To excuse oneself from a task or responsibility
A writer may beg off from attending a social event in order to meet a deadline for a project.
A psychologist may beg off from taking on a new client if their schedule is already full.
A teacher may beg off from attending a staff meeting if they have important grading to complete.
A lawyer may beg off from a networking event if they need to prepare for an upcoming trial.
A doctor may beg off from attending a conference if they are needed for emergency surgeries at the hospital.