Meaning of the word "slip off" in English

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slip off

US /slɪp ɔf/

UK /slɪp ɔf/

to leave quietly or secretly

Example:

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I decided to slip off before the party got too crowded.

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He tried to slip off unnoticed, but someone saw him.

Synonym:

sneak away steal away slip away abscond decamp

to remove an item of clothing quickly and easily

Example:

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She quickly slipped off her shoes before entering the house.

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He slipped off his jacket and hung it on the chair.

Synonym:

take off doff remove

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