26984 words

removal

7 definitions • 12 examples
1
the act of taking something or someone away from somewhere or something:

Examples:

stain removal
furniture removal
2
the business of transporting furniture and other possessions when people move to a new home:

Examples:

Does your firm do removals?
3
the act of forcing someone to leave an important position or job:

Examples:

There have been calls for the president's removal.
4
the process of removing or getting rid of something, often something that is considered to be harmful:

Examples:

the removal of sth The removal of duties and taxes on trade within the EU has created an environment in which competition can flourish.
Government advisers have requested the drug's removal from the market for safety reasons.
toxic waste removal
5
the process of forcing someone to leave their job or position:

Examples:

A special meeting was called to discuss the removal of the chairman.
She faced removal from office almost two years into her four-year term.
6
the process of moving furniture, equipment, and other possessions from one office, home, etc. to another:

Examples:

a removal company/firm
removal costs/expenses
7
the business of moving furniture, equipment, and other possessions from one office, home, etc. to another:

Examples:

a removals company/firm

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