removing
word · lemma: remove
/ɹiˈmuvɪŋ/
ri-MOO-ving
/ɹɪmˈuːvɪŋ/
ri-MOO-ving
Definition
The act of taking something away or making it no longer present, such as getting rid of an object, person, or thing.
Usage & Nuances
'Removing' is often used in practical situations like cleaning, editing (e.g., removing text), or physical tasks. It's commonly followed by what is being taken away and sometimes where it's taken from (removing stains from a shirt). More formal than 'taking out' or 'getting rid of.'
Spanish: eliminar - quitar - sacarPortuguese (BR): remover - tirar - retirarPortuguese (PT): remover - tirar - retirarChinese (Simplified): 移除 - 删除 - 去掉Chinese (Traditional): 移除 - 刪除 - 去掉Hindi: हटाना - निकालनाArabic: إزالة - نزعBengali: অপসারণ - সরানোRussian: удаление - устранениеJapanese: 除去 - 取り外しVietnamese: gỡ bỏ - loại bỏKorean: 제거 - 삭제Turkish: çıkarmak - kaldırmakUrdu: ہٹانا - نکالناIndonesian: menghapus - menghilangkan
Example Sentences
She is removing the dishes from the table.
basic
We are removing old files from the computer.
basic
He is removing his shoes at the door.
basic
Are you removing the app because it’s not working?
natural
After removing the stain, her shirt looked brand new.
natural
They spent hours removing weeds from the garden.
natural