verb / noun
remove
rih-MOOV/rɪˈmuːv/
To take something away from its existing position.
The woman removes a weed from the garden, exposing its roots.
Etymology
The pieces express moving something away, rather than moving it again. That directional image directly underlies taking an object out of its place or position.
In context
To bone out the brisket, the first step is to remove the inside skirt.
More examples
- Please remove your shoes before stepping onto the rug.
- The board removed him from his position as director.
- She hears about the dispute at one remove, through her sister.
Forms
remove · removes · removed · removing
removal noun — The act of taking something away.
removable adjective — Able to be taken away or detached.