Meanings
- take offTo have an object, clothes, etc., taken off one's body.
- take off; put down; unburdenTo have the bag, luggage, etc., that has been put over one's back taken off one's body.
- slip off; changeFor an animal to change into new slough, skin, hair, etc.
- free oneself fromTo become free from one's duty, obligations, job title, etc.
- be cleared ofTo be freed from false accusation or misunderstanding.
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- not hateTo eliminate hatred, distrust, etc.
- free oneself fromTo not bear a difficult position or situation, painful state, etc.
- get rid ofTo correct and get rid of an immature attitude, bad habit, etc.
- resign(figurative) To resign from a position or job title.
Examples from Lessons (3)
Yes, you should take off your coat and leave it here.
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Upon entering the entryway, the first thing you must do is take off your shoes and arrange them neatly.
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It is a paradox where one wears a mask again to take off a mask.
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