to shake off
Pronunciation
/ʃˈeɪk ˈɔf/
British pronunciation
/ʃˈeɪk ˈɒf/

Définition et signification de « shake off » en anglais

to shake off
[phrase form: shake]
01

secouer, débarrasser

to physically remove something by shaking
Transitive: to shake off particles or fluids
to shake off definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The hiker tried to shake off the mud from his boots before entering the cabin.
Le randonneur a essayé de secouer la boue de ses bottes avant d'entrer dans la cabane.
She shook off the sand from her towel.
Elle a secoué le sable de sa serviette.
02

se débarrasser de, se libérer de

to free oneself from something undesirable or negative, such as limitations, illnesses, etc.
Transitive: to shake off something undesirable
to shake off definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He decided to shake the toxic relationship off, realizing it was hindering his personal growth.
Il a décidé de se débarrasser de la relation toxique, réalisant qu'elle entravaît son développement personnel.
She tried to shake the flu off by resting and staying hydrated.
Elle a essayé de se débarrasser de la grippe en se reposant et en restant hydratée.
03

se débarrasser de, semer

to manage to avoid or escape from someone who is following or annoying one
Transitive: to shake off sb
example
Exemples
She managed to shake the persistent paparazzi off by taking a different route.
Elle a réussi à se débarrasser des paparazzi tenaces en prenant un chemin différent.
They attempted to shake off the suspicious individuals tailing them on the street.
Ils ont tenté de se débarrasser des individus suspects qui les suivaient dans la rue.
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