chop

verb
UK: /tʃɒp/
US: /tʃɑːp/

  1. To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool such as an axe or knife.

    1. Chop the vegetables for the salad. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef had to chop the herbs very finely for the sauce to taste good. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hit something with a quick, downward motion.

    1. He will chop the wood for the fire. [ ] [ ]
    2. The karate expert can chop a wooden board in half with one swift move. [ ] [ ]

  3. To reduce something by a large amount.

    1. They will chop the price to sell it fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to chop the budget for marketing due to the economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cut slash hack dice hew mince lop
chop noun

  1. A thick slice of meat, usually pork or lamb, that includes a rib.

    1. I want a pork chop for dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. He grilled a lamb chop and served it with roasted vegetables. [ ] [ ]

  2. A short, sharp, downward movement.

    1. He gave a chop with his hand to show direction. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a quick chop, the magician severed the rope, astonishing the audience. [ ] [ ]
chop phrasal-verb

  1. To cut down or reduce something quickly and significantly.

    1. The government decided to chop down spending. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to chop down costs to increase profit margins this quarter. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chop" in English means: To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool such as an axe or knife., To hit something with a quick, downward motion., To reduce something by a large amount..

The phonetic transcription of "chop" is /tʃɒp/ in British English and /tʃɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chop": cut, slash, hack, dice, hew, mince, lop.

Example usage of "chop": "Chop the vegetables for the salad. ". More examples on the page.