Meaning ofcook offin English

Verb

1. to pull a grenade's pin; waiting briefly
   The soldier was trained to cook off a grenade before throwing it.
2. to unintentionally delay; causing detonation
   The delay in the process will cook off the entire project timeline.
3. to eliminate something by cooking; purifying
   The chef decided to cook off the bacteria in the food by heating it to a high temperature.
4. to heat alcohol for distillation
   The distiller had to cook off the alcohol to create a concentrated spirit.