removed

• Qualifie ce qui est éloigné dans le temps, l'espace ou les relations; peut aussi signifier ce qui a été enlevé, supprimé ou écarté.

Describes something that is distant in time, space, or relationship; can also mean eliminated or taken away.

1. Taken away or eliminatedB1formal

   Something that has been taken away from its original position or context.

   retiré, ôté

   • The stain was completely removed from the carpet.
   • He removed his hat when entering the building.
   • The old furniture was removed from the room.

   Synonymesdetachedseparatedwithdrawn

   Antonymesincludedkeptretained

2. Distant in relationshipB2formal

   Used to describe a relative who is separated by a certain number of generations.

   éloigné (en parlant d'un parent)

   • He is my cousin once removed.
   • She is a distant relative, twice removed.
   • The genealogist traced the family tree to a cousin three times removed.

3. Dismissed from a positionB2formal

   Someone who has been dismissed or discharged from a job or role.

   Déchargé de ses fonctions

   • The official was removed from office after the scandal.
   • He was removed from his position as director.
   • The teacher was removed from the school due to misconduct.

   Synonymesdischargeddismissedfiredterminated

   Antonymesappointedemployedhired

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de retirer quelque chose d'une position ou d'un lieu, ou de supprimer une chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking something away from a position or location, or eliminating something.

1. Take awayA2formal

   To take something away from a place or position.

   Enlever

   • Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
   • The waiter removed the empty plates from the table.
   • She removed the sticker from the package.

   Synonymesdeletedetachdislodgeeliminateeraseextracttake awaytake offtake outwithdraw

   Antonymesaddinsertplaceput

2. Eliminate or get rid ofB1formal

   To eliminate or erase something, such as a problem, stain, or obstacle.

   Éliminer ou se débarrasser

   • This detergent can remove tough stains from clothes.
   • The new policy aims to remove barriers to education.
   • He removed all traces of his presence from the room.

   Synonymesabolishdeletedo away witheliminateeradicateeraseexpungeget rid ofobliterate

   Antonymesaddincludeinsertintroduce

3. Dismiss from positionB2formal

   To force someone to leave a job or position.

   Démettre de ses fonctions

   • The board voted to remove the CEO from his position.
   • She was removed from her role due to misconduct.
   • The committee decided to remove the treasurer from office.

   Synonymescashierdefrockdeposedismissdisplaceexpelfireoustterminateunseat

   Antonymesappointinaugurateinstallinvestpromote