remove

B1
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈmuːv/
/ɹɪˈmuːv/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of removing something.

2 Definition

(archaic) Removing a dish at a meal in order to replace it with the next course, a dish thus replaced, or the replacement.

3 Definition

(at some public schools) A division of the school, especially the form prior to last

4 Definition

A step or gradation (as in the phrase "at one remove")

5 Definition

Distance in time or space; interval.

6 Definition

(by extension) Emotional distance or indifference.

7 Definition

The transfer of one's home or business to another place; a move.

8 Definition

The act of resetting a horse's shoe.

Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To move something from one place to another, especially to take away.

Example Sentences
  • He removed the marbles from the bag.
2 Definition

To murder.

3 Definition

To dismiss a batsman.

4 Definition

To discard, set aside, especially something abstract (a thought, feeling, etc.).

5 Definition

To depart, leave.

6 Definition

To change one's residence; to move.

7 Definition

To dismiss or discharge from office.

Example Sentences
  • The President removed many postmasters.