To remove, as from the surface or outside; to remove from the top of anything; as, to take off a load; to take off one's hat, coat or other article of clothing; to take off a coat of paint from a surface.
To cut off; as, to take off the head, or a limb.
To destroy; as, to take off life.
To remove; to invalidate; as, to take off the force of an argument.
To withdraw; to call or draw away.
To swallow; as, to take off a glass of wine.
To purchase; to take in trade.
To copy; to reproduce.
To imitate; to mimic; to personate.
To find place for; to dispose of; as, more scholars than preferments can take off.
To discount or deduct (from a price); the dealer took off twenty percent on remaining toys.
