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отка́лываться — meaning in English

otkalyvatsya

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English meaning

break off verb To end something suddenly, especially a relationship, discussion or agreement.

Senses

отка́лываться is used for these senses in English:

break off (intransitive) To become detached by breaking or snapping.
break off (transitive, slang, AAVE) To give (someone) (something); to allow (someone) to take (something); to grant (someone) a share or portion of (something).

break off — full definition

verb To end something suddenly, especially a relationship, discussion or agreement.
verb To detach a piece from a larger whole, or to come away from it.
verb To stop speaking or doing something abruptly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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