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- Dictionarychop/tʃɒp/
verb
- 1. cut (something) into pieces with repeated sharp blows of an axe or knife: "they chopped up the pulpit for firewood" Similar
- 2. abolish or reduce the size of (something) in a way regarded as ruthless: "their training courses are to be chopped" Similar
noun
- 1. a downward cutting blow or movement, typically with the hand: "an effective chop to the back of the neck"
- 2. dismissal from employment: "hundreds more workers have been given the chop"
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CHOP definition: 1. to cut something into pieces with an axe, knife, or other sharp instrument: 2. If something is…. Learn more.
1. a. : to cut into or sever usually by repeated blows of a sharp instrument. b. : to cut into pieces often used with up. chop up an onion. : to weed and thin out (young cotton) d. : to cut as if by chopping. chop prices. a bridge chops the lake in two. 2. : to strike (something, such as a ball) with a short quick downward stroke. 3.
1. (often foll by down or off) to cut (something) with a blow from an axe or other sharp tool. 2. (transitive) to produce or make in this manner. to chop firewood. 3. (transitive; often foll by up) to cut into pieces. 4. (transitive) British informal. to dispense with or reduce.
CHOP meaning: 1. to cut something into pieces with an axe, knife, or other sharp instrument: 2. If something is…. Learn more.
n. 1. The act of chopping. 2. a. A swift, short, cutting blow or stroke. b. Sports A short downward stroke. 3. A piece that has been chopped off, especially a cut of meat, usually taken from the rib, shoulder, or loin and containing a bone. 4. a. A short irregular motion of waves. b. An area of choppy water, as on an ocean.
Definition of chop verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When it's a piece of meat that's cut so it's attached to a bone, such as part of a rib, it can be described as a chop — like a lamb chop. And if someone claps his hands at you and says, " Chop-chop !"
to cut or sever with a quick, heavy blow or a series of blows, using an ax, hatchet, etc. (often followed by down, off, etc.): to chop down a tree. to make or prepare for use by so cutting: to chop logs. to cut in pieces; mince (often followed by up ): to chop up an onion; to chop meat.
CHOP meaning: 1 : to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc. often used figuratively; 2 : to keep changing your mind, your way of doing something, etc.
Nov 9, 2024 · chop (third-person singular simple present chops, present participle chopping, simple past and past participle chopped) Chopping garlic To cut into pieces with short, vigorous cutting motions. chop wood; chop an onion To sever with an axe or similar implement.
