Pronunciation: /tɪk ɒf/
verb To anger or irritate someone
A1 I tick off the items on my grocery list as I put them in my cart.
A2 She likes to tick off countries on her travel bucket list.
B1 The teacher will tick off your mistakes on the exam paper.
B2 He ticked off all the tasks on his to-do list before lunchtime.
C1 The manager ticked off the employees for not following company policies.
C2 The coach ticked off the players for not giving their best effort during the game.
adverb In a manner that causes annoyance or frustration
A1 She ticked off each item on her grocery list as she shopped.
A2 The teacher ticked off the names of students who had completed their homework.
B1 I need to tick off all the tasks on my to-do list before the end of the day.
B2 The project manager ticked off each milestone as it was completed.
C1 The auditor meticulously ticked off each expense report to ensure accuracy.
C2 The coach ticked off each player's performance during the game to provide feedback for improvement.
formal The manager will tick off each task on the list once it is completed.
informal I like to tick off items on my to-do list as I finish them.
slang Let's tick off all the chores before we head out.
figurative His rude behavior really ticked me off.
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