Definition of knock off

knock offphrasal verb

đánh bật

////

The term "knock off" originally referred to the practice of forcibly dismantling a finished goods item, known as a "knock down," to transport it in smaller, more manageable pieces. This method allowed for easier and less expensive transportation, as the product could be reassembled at the final destination. Replicas of popular brand-name products, which came to be known as "knock offs," emerged in the early 20th century as a cheaper alternative to authentic, high-priced goods. This usage of the term "knock off" to describe counterfeit products spread widely in the fashion and luxury goods industries, where copyright infringement has remained an ongoing concern. Today, "knock off" is commonly understood to mean a counterfeit, replica, or imitation product designed to look indistinguishable from the original, high-end brand.

namespace

to complete something quickly and without much effort

hoàn thành một việc gì đó một cách nhanh chóng và không tốn nhiều công sức

Example:
  • He knocks off three novels a year.

    Ông ấy viết được ba cuốn tiểu thuyết mỗi năm.

to steal something; to steal from a place

ăn cắp cái gì đó; ăn cắp từ một nơi nào đó

Example:
  • to knock off a load of recording equipment

    để loại bỏ một loạt thiết bị ghi âm

  • to knock off a bank

    để đánh sập một ngân hàng

Related words and phrases