take off

/tˈeɪk ˈɒf/

/tˈeɪk ˈɔf/

to take off

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: take]

to remove a piece of clothing from one's or another's body

to leave in a sudden manner

synonyms : depart

to leave a surface and begin flying

synonyms : lift off

make a subtraction

synonyms : deduct

antonyms : add

to become famous and successful in a sudden and rapid manner

take away or remove

take time off from work; stop working temporarily

mimic or imitate in an amusing or satirical manner

prove fatal

get started or set in motion, used figuratively

to discontinue or withdraw a particular medication, treatment, or dietary regimen that was previously prescribed or recommended

Examples

1. Please take off your shoes before entering the house.

2. Please take off your shoes before you go in the house.

3. When the police informer saw a friend, he took off like a rat up a drainpipe.

4. The doctor asked the patient to take off their shirt for the examination.