外す
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Meanings
- to remove, to take off, to detach, to unfasten, to undo
- to drop (e.g. from a team), to remove (from a position), to exclude, to expel
- to leave (e.g. one's seat), to go away from, to step out, to slip away
- to dodge (a question, blow, etc.), to evade, to sidestep, to avoid (e.g. peak season)
- to miss (a target, chance, punch, etc.)
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I took off my glasses and washed my face.
It is bad manners to step away from your seat during a meeting.
He was dropped from the team.
Skillfully dodging the reporter's question, the minister changed the subject.
I missed a precious opportunity and I deeply regret it.
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