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Meaning of spell off | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

/ˌspɛl ˈɔf/

Definitions

In a spelling bee, of two or more participants, to spell words one after the other until a champion is determined. Usually refers to a series of rounds of spelling in which no spellers are eliminated.
To relieve (a worker) temporarily by taking his or her place.
transitive
To participate in a spelling bee.
broadly

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

spell one's name spell out spell someone's name spell things out spell-checked spell-checking