Put off or call off

 

Put off /call off

 

What is the difference between put off and call off?

 

Well, when you ‘put off’ something you postpone it. For example, the picnic was put off because of the rain.

 

The students put off doing their homework because they wanted to watch the IPL on T.V.

 

That’s a good example. The exams were put off because of Covid.

 

I think I understand what ‘put off’ means. What does ‘call off’ mean?

 

When you ‘call off’ something, you cancel it. For example, the Minister called off the meeting because he was feeling tired.

 

The wedding had to be called off because of the bride ran away.

 

I’m sure that’s what is going to happen on the day of your wedding. The bride is going to run away.

 

No sensible girl is going to run away from me.

 

On the contrary, only a sensible girl would run away from you.

 

Ok! ok! Let’s not get too personal.