write sb/sth off

— phrasal verb with write

/raɪt/ verb (wrote, written or old use writ)

Definition

C2 to decide that a particular person or thing will not be useful, important, or successful: A lot of companies seem to write people off if they're over 50.Treating as unimportantNeglecting and ignoringNot paying attention

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