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to skive
01
to scrape or remove a thin layer from the surface of something
Exemple
He skived the leather to make it thinner for the wallet.
The carpenter skived a bit of wood off the edge to fit it properly.
02
chiuli, evita responsabilități
to avoid fulfilling a responsibility by staying away from work
Exemple
Some students tend to skive off classes by pretending to be sick or by skipping school altogether.
Unii elevi tind să chiulească de la ore prefăcându-se că sunt bolnavi sau sărind complet școala.
He was caught skiving off work early by his manager, who reprimanded him for not completing his tasks.
A fost prins evitând munca devreme de către managerul său, care l-a mustrat pentru că nu și-a finalizat sarcinile.
