phrasal verb

Cancel out

Rank #269Letter CInseparable

2Sections

Have an opposite effect on something that has happened, taking things back to the beginning

Meanings

  • Have an opposite effect on something that has happened, taking things back to the beginning (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • Something's CANCELP OUT at work.
  • Your name CANCEL OUT in conversation.
  • Nothing CANCEL OUT at the meeting.

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