remove

US /rɪˈmuːv/

UK /rɪˈmuːv/

1.

take (something) away or off from the position it occupies

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Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

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The doctor decided to remove the tumor.

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take off take away detach extract withdraw

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add place insert attach put

2.

dismiss (someone) from a job or office

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The board voted to remove the CEO due to poor performance.

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The minister was removed from his post after the scandal.

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dismiss oust sack fire discharge

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appoint hire promote reinstate

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removal