фразовый глагол 1) снять (выстрелом); перестрелять (одного за другим) Например: Sharpshooters were picking off our officers. — Наши офицеры гибли под огнем снайперов. 2) разобрать игроков (при защите)
transitive verb 1. to shoot or bring down especially one by one 2. to put out (a base runner who is off base) with a quick throw (as from the pitcher or catcher) 3. intercept Example: picked off a pass