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to remove
01
to get rid of something, often by throwing it away or selling it
Transitive: to remove sth
Example
We need to remove the old furniture from the house before the renovation.
Please remove any personal items from your desk before leaving the office.
02
to take something away from a position
Transitive: to remove sth
Example
The surgeon will carefully remove the tumor during the operation.
The teacher asked the student to remove the distracting item from the classroom.
Example
The government decided to remove the outdated law from the statute books.
The manager took steps to remove inefficiencies from the production process to increase productivity.
2.2
to terminate someone's employment or position
Transitive: to remove an employee from a position
Example
The company decided to remove the manager from his position due to allegations of misconduct.
The CEO was removed from their position by the board of directors due to financial mismanagement.
03
to cause the death of someone, often in a deliberate or premeditated manner
Transitive: to remove sb
Example
The crime boss ordered his men to remove the informant who had been leaking information to the police.
The dictator 's regime was notorious for removing political dissidents who spoke out against the government.
04
to take off an item of clothing, glasses, etc.
Transitive: to remove clothes or accessories
Example
She removed her coat and hung it on the rack by the door.
He removed his glasses and rubbed his eyes tiredly.
05
to relocate or transfer from one place to another
Intransitive: to remove somewhere
Example
The family decided to remove to a quieter neighborhood away from the city.
After retiring, they removed to a coastal town to enjoy their golden years by the sea.
06
to transfer someone or something from one place to another
Transitive: to remove sb somewhere
Example
The company removed the employee to their overseas branch for a temporary assignment.
The parents decided to remove their children to a safer neighborhood with better schools.
Remove
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degree of figurative distance or separation
