COUNT OFF


Meaning of COUNT OFF in English

intransitive verb

: to call in turn from right to left or front to rear numbers determining individual positions in a military or similar formation usually at command by the persons in the formation

transitive verb

: to separate into parts or divisions by or as if by counting : select or designate as members of a group by or as if by counting

counted off three men to help with the job

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