Strip off means to remove something completely, especially clothing or outer layers.
To strip off is to undress: He stripped off and jumped in the lake.
The phrase also applies to removing coverings or surfaces: Strip off the old wallpaper before painting.
Unlike plain strip, the particle off emphasizes complete removal.
1. peel — skin, Body's outer layer; rind (Tough outer covering); bark (Sharp canine vocalization); husk (Dry seed covering); shell · zest · peel · pare · shuck · flay · exfoliate · decorticate · shred · fillet
2. remove — shed, Cast off naturally; discard (Deliberately throw out); disrobe (Remove worn garments); undress (Remove one's garments); doff · bare · divest · detach · unfasten · disengage · extract · eliminate · clear · purge
Opposites
clothing removal vs. clothing additionstrip off ≠ put on Dress in or stage; dress · get dressed · clothe · don · slip on
surface removal vs. surface applicationstrip off ≠ apply Put into operation; coat · cover · affix · adhere · laminate
exposure vs. concealmentstrip off ≠ conceal Keep from being seen; wrap · shroud · cloak · veil · hide
Categories
bankruptcy: bankruptcy, bankruptcy court, Chapter 11, Chapter 7, bankruptcy petition
Family
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- Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13