Tear off

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.VerbTo rip away from; to pull a piece from forcibly.

"Do not tear off the price tag if you want to return that shirt."

2.VerbTo become detached by tearing or ripping.

3.VerbTo leave or depart rapidly.

"The fugitive tore off down the alley."

4.NounAlternative form of tear-off.

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