remove
UK: rɪˈmuːv | US: rɪˈmuːv
vt. to take away or eliminate from a place
vt. to dismiss from a position or office
vi. to change one's residence or location
The word "remove" originates from Latin removēre, combining re- (indicating reversal or repetition) and movēre (to move). It entered Middle English via Old French removoir. The morpheme "re-" often implies repetition or backward action (e.g., "redo," "return"), while "move" retains its core meaning of physical or positional change. Over time, "remove" expanded from literal movement to abstract elimination (e.g., "remove a stain") or administrative dismissal (e.g., "removed from office").
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
The stain was difficult to remove from the fabric.
The board voted to remove the CEO due to misconduct.
They decided to remove the old tree for safety reasons.
After graduation, she plans to remove to a larger city.