Break off and Pick off

Break off

Break off verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.

Pick off and break off are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pick off" instead a verb "Break off".

Pick off

Pick off verb - To stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course.
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Synonyms for Pick off

Break off and pick off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Break off" instead a verb "Pick off".
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