strike off
The phrase "strike off" has various meanings, typically involving removal, initiation, or creation, depending on the context.
Definition
B2Administrative
(formal, British English)To remove from a list, register, or official record.
Example
- The doctor was struck off the medical register for malpractice.
- Her name was struck off the attendance list.
B1General
(informal)To erase or delete from a document or account.
Example
- He struck off the incorrect entries from the ledger.
B2Creative
(informal)To produce something quickly and effortlessly.
Example
- She struck off a poem in just a few minutes.
B2Journey
(informal)To start a journey or movement, often suddenly.
Example
- They struck off into the forest without a map.
C1Fashion
(technical)A sample of fabric printed to specific requirements for review before ordering a full batch.
Example
- The designer reviewed the strike off before approving the fabric for production.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "strike off":
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