strikes off

Erases from rolls

Strikes off means to remove from an official list or register.

In British legal contexts, a solicitor or doctor struck off has been disbarred or had their license revoked for misconduct: He was struck off for mishandling client funds.

More generally, to strike off is to delete or cross out: Strike that name off the list.

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wipe out · rub out · rescind · cut · nullify · embark · sets sail · set out · terminate · deregister · abolish · withdraw · annul · obliterate · diverge · revoke · exclude · invalidate

Opposites
list/register removal

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Joins to increase

reinstates · enters · registers · enrolls · lists

professional disbarment

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Returns to former position

licenses · certifies · readmits · accredits · authorizes

deletion action

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Joins to increase

inserts · enters · includes · appends · notes down

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