ôter — meaning in English

English meaning

• doff verb To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).
• take off phrasal verb To leave the ground and begin flying, as an aircraft or bird does.

Senses

ôter is used for these senses in English:

• doff (chiefly, clothing) To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).
• take off (transitive) To remove.

doff — full definition

1. verb To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).
2. verb To remove or tip (a hat or other headwear) in greeting or salutation, or as a mark of respect.
3. verb To undress (oneself); to divest, to strip.
4. verb To cast aside or get rid of (something), to throw off.

take off — full definition

1. phrasal verb To leave the ground and begin flying, as an aircraft or bird does.
2. phrasal verb To remove a piece of clothing or something attached.
3. phrasal verb To suddenly become popular or successful.
4. phrasal verb To leave a place suddenly, often without explanation; also, to have a period away from work.

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