What is "mark off"

vb. 1 (context transitive English) To separate by or as with a boundary line. 2 (context transitive English) To indicate as dealt with, as on a list.

1. v. set boundaries to; "mark out the territory" [syn: mark out]

2. put a check mark on or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items" [syn: check, check off, mark, tick off, tick]