slip off

The phrase "slip off" implies a smooth, swift action, whether it involves removing something or leaving a place.

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Definition

B1General

(common)To quickly and easily take off an article of clothing.

Example

  • She slipped off her shoes as soon as she got home.

B2General

(common)To leave a place quietly and without drawing attention.

Example

  • He managed to slip off before anyone noticed he was gone.

C1Nautical

(technical)To depart from a port, anchorage, or mooring.

Example

  • The ship slipped off at dawn, heading towards the open sea.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "slip off":

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