Phrasal Verbs

take off (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb take off (1)

Meaning

to remove a piece of clothing, or the top of a container

Synonym

remove

For example

  • take off sth If you go to Asia, you should take off your shoes before going into someone's home.

  • take sth off Can you take the top off a beer bottle with your teeth?

Nouns often used as objects with take off (1): clothes, shirt, shoes, hat, glasses; lid, top, cap

Quick Quiz

Before taking off your shoes, you'll have to

a. take off your socks

b. untie your shoelaces

c. put on your feet
a) take off your socks b) untie your shoelaces c) put on your feet
take off (1)

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