chop
🇺🇸
/tʃɑːp/
🇬🇧
/tʃɒp/
verb
B2
to cut into pieces with a sharp tool
Chop the vegetables before cooking them.
R
to suddenly stop or reduce something
The company will chop the budget for new projects.
R
to hit downward with a quick movement
He tried to chop the ball with his hand.
noun
R
a thick slice of meat with a bone
We grilled pork chops for dinner.
R
a quick cutting movement
Give the onions a quick chop before adding them.
R
a downward hit with the side of the hand
He used a karate chop to break the board.
R
the area around the mouth
The dog licked its chops after eating.
R
skill or ability
She has the acting chops to play the lead role.
translation
to cut into pieces with a sharp tool; to suddenly stop or reduce something; to hit downward with a quick movement
a thick slice of meat with a bone; a quick cutting movement; a downward hit with the side of the hand; the area around the mouth; skill or ability
Word Forms
Past
chopped
3rd Present
chops
Progressive
chopping
Perfect
chopped
Plural
chops