Phrasal Verbs Using 'Off' & 'In' - Removing or Separating (Off)
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to boil off
[Verb]
to remove something through the process of boiling
Ex: Can boil off the impurities from the liquid ?
to branch off
[Verb]
(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route
Ex: The branches off near the mountain range , leading to picturesque routes .
to cut off
[Verb]
to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends
to hive off
[Verb]
to separate a part of a business, organization, or group to create a new, independent entity
to lay off
[Verb]
to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload
Ex: The restaurant laying off 20 waiters and waitresses due to the slow summer season .
to lop off
[Verb]
to cut or remove something, especially in a quick or forceful manner
Ex: The carpenter lopping off excess material to shape the wooden sculpture .
to pair off
[Verb]
to group into sets of two
Ex: The teacher asked the students pair off for the dance lesson .
to pick off
[Verb]
to quickly and sharply remove something
Ex: picked off the price tag from her new dress .
to pull off
[Verb]
to remove something, such as clothing or a covering, by pulling it away
Ex: At the end of the play , the pulled off their masks .
to throw off
[Verb]
to eliminate something unwanted or challenging
Ex: The dog shook itself vigorously throw off the water after the bath .
to strip off
[Verb]
to remove clothing or covering quickly or completely
Ex: stripped off the wrapping paper to reveal the gift inside .

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