How to pronounce “tell off”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (transitive) To rebuke, to reprimand, or to admonish, often in a harsh, angry, direct way.
• (transitive) To count (members of a sequence), to enumerate.
• (transitive, dated) To allocate duties to someone.
• (transitive, military) To divide and practise a regiment or company in the several formations, preparatory to marching to the general parade for field exercises.

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