count off

Related to count off: count out, count against

count off

1. To count in turn, as when dividing a group of people into smaller groups. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." OK, kids, count off one through five so that we can make five groups.

2. To count the number of people or things in a group to ensure that everyone or everything is present. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." Kids, take your seats on the bus so that I can count off and make sure everyone is here.

3. To count out loud so that everyone in a group starts something (such as a song or dance) at the same time. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." Before launching into their routine, the cheerleaders counted off, "Five, six, seven, eight!"

4. To subtract from something, such as a score. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." I had to count off five points for presentation because your project was a glue-covered mess.

5. To divide a group of things into smaller groups. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." I counted off the batch of cookies so that each of the neighbors would get the same amount.

See also: count, off

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

count someone or something off

to count people or things, to see if they are all there. (See also count off.) Let's count them off to see who's missing. Count off each person, one by one. I counted each one off.

See also: count, off

count off

[for a series of people, one by one] to say aloud the next number in a fixed sequence. The soldiers counted off by threes. The sergeant told them to count off.

See also: count, off

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

count off

1. Count aloud from one end of a line of persons to the other, each person counting in turn. For example, The soldiers counted off one by one. This usage and the practice it describes come from the military.

2. Place in a separate group by counting, as in The office counted off the telephone books for each delivery route.

See also: count, off

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

count off

1. To recite numbers in turn, as when dividing people or things into groups: The 24 children counted off by twos, forming a dozen pairs.

2. To count to an agreed upon number so that some group begins an activity at the same time: The conductor counted the band off, and they began to play. The director counted off the choir, and they began to sing. The conductor counted off, and the band began to play.

3. To decrease the score or evaluation of someone by some amount: The professor will count you off five points if you skip a class.

4. To deduct some amount from a score or evaluation: The teacher counted off one point for each mistake. The Olympic judges counted a tenth of a point off for the gymnast's wobbly landing. The teacher counts off for misspelled words.

See also: count, off

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

count up to
count up to (some number)
count (someone or something) as (something)
count as
count out
count with
count with (one)
count up
count against
count against (one)

References in periodicals archive

But for once Haig resisted and, within ten days, the Canadians moved to Arras where they would lead in the breakthrough of the Hindenburg Line and count off the remaining days to victory.

First of Canada's hundred days (Canadians helped to turn the tide at the battle of Amiens in 1918)

Then count off two seconds, and flick your flashlight on and off once toward the (ahem) flasher.

How to turn kids green

Who can forget Jimmie Dodd, the Mickey Mouse Club adult leader introducing the Mouseketeers with the famous line, "Mouseketeer roll call, count off now!" The talented pint-sized troupe, who became the idol of millions of children of that era, shouted out their names: "Sharon," "Tommy," "Darlene," "Lonnie," "Karen," "Cubby," "Bobby," and of course, "Annette." While these are the children most remembered from the popular series, there were in fact 39 original Mouseketeers during the course of the series four-season run.

Mickey Mouse Club's 60th Anniversary is Celebrated with Fond Memories from a Mouseketeer Favorite

I count off the tube stops back to the hub, King's Cross, and check out of my room, quickly.

MORNING SERIAL

Paris-born Veyre, a graduate of Montreal University, took a standing count off a rapid-fire Taylor combination in the third (above).

GREAT KATIE; BOXING

At precisely 7:59pm Eastern time on Saturday, clocks around the world will count off an extra "leap second" needed to synchronize our precise atomic clocks with the Earth's slightly irregular rotation.

Hold On A (Leap) Second! Get Ready For A Long(er) Weekend

Early man watched the sun herald in the day and looked to the moon to count off the night.

Craftsman's clock a source of pride; Antiques expert David Harper looks at longcase - or grandfather - clocks

However, Brown added that Frank Hadden's men believe they can pull off their first victory of the campaign but will need to vary their play more if they want to get their try count off the mark.

Kelly fears Irish return to form; RUGBY... SIX NATIONS

"You count off the tune and you hear a melody, and it's like a flood.

Sounds just like old times

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释义	count off Related to count off: count out, count against count off 1. To count in turn, as when dividing a group of people into smaller groups. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." OK, kids, count off one through five so that we can make five groups. 2. To count the number of people or things in a group to ensure that everyone or everything is present. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." Kids, take your seats on the bus so that I can count off and make sure everyone is here. 3. To count out loud so that everyone in a group starts something (such as a song or dance) at the same time. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." Before launching into their routine, the cheerleaders counted off, "Five, six, seven, eight!" 4. To subtract from something, such as a score. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." I had to count off five points for presentation because your project was a glue-covered mess. 5. To divide a group of things into smaller groups. A noun or pronoun can be used between "count" and "off." I counted off the batch of cookies so that each of the neighbors would get the same amount. See also: count, off Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. count someone or something off to count people or things, to see if they are all there. (See also count off.) Let's count them off to see who's missing. Count off each person, one by one. I counted each one off. See also: count, off count off [for a series of people, one by one] to say aloud the next number in a fixed sequence. The soldiers counted off by threes. The sergeant told them to count off. See also: count, off McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. count off 1. Count aloud from one end of a line of persons to the other, each person counting in turn. For example, The soldiers counted off one by one. This usage and the practice it describes come from the military. 2. Place in a separate group by counting, as in The office counted off the telephone books for each delivery route. See also: count, off The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. count off v. 1. To recite numbers in turn, as when dividing people or things into groups: The 24 children counted off by twos, forming a dozen pairs. 2. To count to an agreed upon number so that some group begins an activity at the same time: The conductor counted the band off, and they began to play. The director counted off the choir, and they began to sing. The conductor counted off, and the band began to play. 3. To decrease the score or evaluation of someone by some amount: The professor will count you off five points if you skip a class. 4. To deduct some amount from a score or evaluation: The teacher counted off one point for each mistake. The Olympic judges counted a tenth of a point off for the gymnast's wobbly landing. The teacher counts off for misspelled words. See also: count, off The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: count up to count up to (some number) count (someone or something) as (something) count as count out count with count with (one) count up count against count against (one) References in periodicals archive But for once Haig resisted and, within ten days, the Canadians moved to Arras where they would lead in the breakthrough of the Hindenburg Line and count off the remaining days to victory. First of Canada's hundred days (Canadians helped to turn the tide at the battle of Amiens in 1918) Then count off two seconds, and flick your flashlight on and off once toward the (ahem) flasher. How to turn kids green Who can forget Jimmie Dodd, the Mickey Mouse Club adult leader introducing the Mouseketeers with the famous line, "Mouseketeer roll call, count off now!" The talented pint-sized troupe, who became the idol of millions of children of that era, shouted out their names: "Sharon," "Tommy," "Darlene," "Lonnie," "Karen," "Cubby," "Bobby," and of course, "Annette." While these are the children most remembered from the popular series, there were in fact 39 original Mouseketeers during the course of the series four-season run. Mickey Mouse Club's 60th Anniversary is Celebrated with Fond Memories from a Mouseketeer Favorite I count off the tube stops back to the hub, King's Cross, and check out of my room, quickly. MORNING SERIAL Paris-born Veyre, a graduate of Montreal University, took a standing count off a rapid-fire Taylor combination in the third (above). GREAT KATIE; BOXING At precisely 7:59pm Eastern time on Saturday, clocks around the world will count off an extra "leap second" needed to synchronize our precise atomic clocks with the Earth's slightly irregular rotation. Hold On A (Leap) Second! Get Ready For A Long(er) Weekend Early man watched the sun herald in the day and looked to the moon to count off the night. Craftsman's clock a source of pride; Antiques expert David Harper looks at longcase - or grandfather - clocks However, Brown added that Frank Hadden's men believe they can pull off their first victory of the campaign but will need to vary their play more if they want to get their try count off the mark. Kelly fears Irish return to form; RUGBY... SIX NATIONS "You count off the tune and you hear a melody, and it's like a flood. Sounds just like old times
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