Pronunciation: /pɪk ɔf/
verb to remove or take away something by plucking or pulling it off
A1 The cat tried to pick off the bird from the tree.
A2 I watched as the baseball player tried to pick off the runner at first base.
B1 The sniper was able to pick off the enemy soldiers from a distance.
B2 The detective was able to pick off the suspects one by one during the investigation.
C1 The expert marksman was able to pick off targets with incredible accuracy.
C2 The hacker was able to pick off sensitive information from the company's database.
adverb in a manner that involves removing or taking away something by plucking or pulling it off
A1 The bird tried to pick off insects from the tree.
A2 She managed to pick off a few grapes from the vine.
B1 The sniper was able to pick off enemy soldiers from a distance.
B2 The baseball player was skilled at picking off runners trying to steal bases.
C1 The hacker was able to pick off sensitive information from the company's database.
C2 The spy was able to pick off key members of the opposing organization with precision.
formal The sniper was able to pick off enemy soldiers from a great distance.
informal I saw the quarterback pick off the opposing team's pass.
slang The detective was able to pick off the suspect during the stakeout.
figurative The team was able to pick off key players from the competition, securing their victory.
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