Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dust-off
verb
/ˈdʌst ɔf/
Definition
To remove dust or dirt from something by brushing or wiping it away.
Examples
- Before the presentation, I need to dust off my old slides and update the information.
- He decided to dust off his guitar after years of not playing it.
Meaning
The term ‘dust-off’ commonly refers to the act of cleaning a surface or object by getting rid of dust. It can also mean to revive or bring back something that has not been used for a while.
Synonyms
- clean
- wipe off
- brush off
