Shake off

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo remove (something attached to, on or clinging to an object) by shaking.

"The archaeologists shook off the dust that had fallen from the roof, and promptly continued their work."

2.VerbTo dissociate oneself from (an allegation or rumour).

3.VerbTo lose someone who is tracking you.

"The police are chasing us! Quick, turn into that side street! We've got to shake them off."

4.VerbTo rid oneself of a malady or its symptoms

"I just can't shake off this cold."

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