26984 words

remove

7 definitions • 21 examples
1
to take something or someone away from somewhere, or off something:

Examples:

The men came to remove the rubbish from the backyard.
This detergent will remove even old stains.
It got so hot that he removed his tie and jacket.
They decided to remove their son from the school.
2

Examples:

Hearing your opinion has removed my last doubts/suspicions about her.
3
to force someone to leave an important job or a position of power because they have behaved badly or not in a way you approve of:

Examples:

The company's shareholders have voted to remove the executive board.
Several opposition groups are fighting to remove the president from power.
She has been removed from her post/position as director.
4
to take something away from an object, group, or place:

Examples:

Please remove your books from the counter.
Club soda will remove that stain.
He was removed from office (= forced to leave an official position).
Space flight is pretty far removed from (= not part of) most people’s experience.
5
to take something or someone away from somewhere or off something:

Examples:

remove sth/sb from sth He asked the company to remove him from their database.
The store removed all canned food from the shelves as soon as they heard about the recall.
6
to take away or stop a charge or a cost:

Examples:

Surcharges on fruit and vegetables will be removed by the end of the year.
This measure removes a layer of cost which could bring down prices.
7
to force someone to leave an important job or a position of power, usually because they have behaved badly, or in a way that you do not approve of:

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