Meaning of the word "dust off" in English

What does "dust off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dust off

US /dʌst ɔːf/
UK /dʌst ɒf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to prepare something for use again after a long period of neglect

Example:
It's time to dust off my old guitar and start practicing again.
The studio decided to dust off the old script for a remake.
2.

to remove dust from the surface of something

Example:
She dusted off the books before putting them on the shelf.
He dusted himself off after falling down.