Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

strike-off

verb
/straɪk ɒf/
Definition
To remove a name or a record from an official list or registry.
Examples
  • After years of poor performance, the athlete’s name was struck off the team roster.
  • The judge decided to strike off the charges due to lack of evidence.
  • She requested to have her former address struck off the records.
Meaning
The act of eliminating something from a list or a document, often referring to a legal or official context.
Synonyms
  • remove
  • delete
  • eliminate
  • disqualify