call off

verb

1. to cancel or abandon

   the game was called off because of rain

2. to order (an animal or person) to desist or summon away

   the man called off his dog

3. to stop (something) or give the order to stop

Example Sentences

Planned strikes by RMT staff on the London Underground have been called off following talks over pay between the union and Transport for London.

From BBC

“The Batman” star and the “Deadpool & Wolverine” actor called off their engagement after three years together, according to several reports.

From Los Angeles Times

Singer Adam Ant had to call off a gig in Liverpool due to illness.

From BBC

Overnight, torrential rain made the pitch unplayable and the match was called off.

From BBC

Earlier this year, Pink called off a July show in Switzerland citing an unspecified health problem.

From Los Angeles Times