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    Remove

    /rɪˈmuːv/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To take something away from a place or position.
    She decided to remove the old paintings from the wall.
    To eliminate or get rid of something.
    He wants to remove all the clutter from his garage.
    To transfer something to a different location.
    They plan to remove the furniture to the new house next week.
    To dismiss someone from a position or role.
    The board decided to remove him from his position as CEO.
    To take off or detach.
    You need to remove the cap before using the pen.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'removere', from 're-' meaning 'back' and 'movere' meaning 'to move'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    remove from the equation
    To eliminate something from consideration.
    remove the stigma
    To eliminate the negative perception associated with something.
    remove all doubt
    To clarify something completely, leaving no uncertainty.

    Related Words

    removal
    The act of taking something away or disposing of it.
    removable
    Capable of being removed.
    mover
    A person or thing that moves something.

    Slang Meanings

    To get rid of
    I just want to remove this headache.
    To bail out
    He decided to remove himself from the situation.