remove from

remove from (someone or something)

1. To physically take someone or something out of something or some place. A noun or pronoun is used between "remove" and "from." Be sure not to remove the USB device from the computer until it is finished transferring all of the information. They removed the prisoner from his holding cell and brought him to the courtroom.
2. To extract something from someone or someone's body. A noun or pronoun is used between "remove" and "from." We'll need to remove the bullet from him if we're going to stop the bleeding. I used a pair of tweezers to remove the bits of glass from her hand.
3. To take someone or something out of someone's custody. A noun or pronoun is used between "remove" and "from." Social services removed the children from the abusive parents. We've removed dozens of animals from people suspected of organizing or participating in the illegal dogfighting ring.
4. To oust someone from a job, position, or public office. A noun or pronoun is used between "remove" and "from." They plan on removing the prime minster from power after gaining control of parliament. The board voted unanimously to remove the CEO from his position.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

remove someone or something from someone or something

to take someone or something away from someone or something. The authorities removed the child from his mother. They removed the dog from the kennel.
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remove someone from something

to take someone out of an office or position. The county board removed the sheriff from office. She removed herself from office voluntarily.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • remove from (someone or something)
  • cut (someone or something) loose from (something)
  • cut loose from
  • cut off
  • comb out
  • cull out
  • cart
  • cart away
  • clear off
  • whip away
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Grill scallops on both sides to desired doneness; remove from grill, rest and slice in half.
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Remove from heat; stir in butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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Remove from oven and stir in mascarpone and cheddar cheeses and cilantro.
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Remove from oven and deglaze with vermouth, peppercorns and thyme, reducing by three-quarters.
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Remove from heat and fold in flour until combined, making sure to break up any lumps.
Eye Candy
Remove from the heat, season, and set aside keeping warm.
The relevance of fat
Remove from the heat and set aside in an ice bath to cool.
Rillettes
Remove from the heat, set aside to cool, and maintain a hot oven.
A shaded place in the tropics
Add the rennet, remove from the heat, and pour into prepared ramekins.
Bitter sweet
Remove from the heat, add the bouquet garni, and set aside for 30 minutes.
BISQUE
Remove from the heat, strain, and transfer to a medium bowl.
Oil as an ingredient
Remove from the heat, strain through a fine mesh sieve, reserving the beans and liquid separately and discard the aromatics.
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Remove from the heat, set aside to cool, and reserve at room temperature.
Crepes
Remove from the heat and place in an ice bath until cooled.
MAKING THE GRADE