tick off

verb4

1. •
   To sign an item on a list with a tick mark, especially as a signal that the item has been verified or completed.

   • I ticked off Harry today because he announced he was present.
   • I ticked three things off the list in my head, and had only four chores left to do.
2. •
   (US, Canada) To annoy, aggravate.

   • It really ticks me off when people don't use proper punctuation.
3. •
   (UK, Australia) To reprimand.

   • Fred was ticked off by the teacher for playing around in class.
4. •
   To list (create or recite a list).

   • In a lengthy missive dispatched the next afternoon, Wheeler ticked off a laundry list of reasons why he could not obey Bragg's order. — 2010