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rake off

/reɪk ɒf/

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verb

/reɪk ɒf/B2formal
  • ruФразовый глагол, означающий удалять что-либо с поверхности или участка с помощью граблей, или брать часть денег, часто в качестве комиссии или прибыли.

A phrasal verb meaning to remove something from a surface or area using a rake, or to take a portion of money, often as a commission or profit.

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, separable

  1. Remove with a rakeformal

    To remove something, such as leaves or debris, using a rake.

    ruСгребать граблями

    • He raked off the dead leaves from the lawn.
    • She raked off the excess soil from the garden bed.
    • They raked off the debris after the storm.

    Synonymsrakerake up

  2. Take a portion (informal)informal

    To take a portion of money, often as a commission or profit, sometimes in a dishonest way.

    ruСнимать долю (неформально)

    • The manager raked off a percentage of the profits for himself.
    • They accused him of raking off money from the charity fund.
    • The dealer raked off a small fee for each transaction.

    Synonymscream offsiphon offskimskim off

Forms
  • raked off past participle
  • raked off past simple
  • raking off present participle
  • rakes off third person singular

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