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remove ( Verb)
UK/US /rɪˈmuːv/
Present
remove
Ing
removing
He/She/It
removes
Past Simple
removed
Past Participle
removed
1-
B1
to remove anyone or anything from out of a place
-> We removed her name from the guest list.
-> You can remove apps on the phone with the eject button.
Synonym
abolish, cut out, discard
Opposite
accept, add, engage
2-
B1
to remove garments and other objects off the person
-> After removing his clothes, he washed his hands and face.
-> He chose the ring to wear before removing his necklace
3-
B2
to get clear of something disagreeable, filthy, etc.; to let anything vanish
-> She had the machine used to remove the pimples on her body.
-> They used lasers to remove the mole on her waist.
4-
C2
to fire someone from their employment or role
-> Her boss removed her from this work and said she would not hire her again.
-> After being removed from the police academy, she tried to find herself a new job.