Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
strip-away
verb
/strɪp əˈweɪ/
Definition
To remove layers or parts from something.
Examples
- When you strip away the unnecessary details, the main idea becomes clearer.
- The artist wanted to strip away the layers of paint to reveal the original canvas.
- In the process of organization, it’s important to strip away old habits that no longer serve a purpose.
Meaning
The phrase ‘strip away’ means to eliminate or take off something, revealing what is beneath or simplifying to the essentials.
Synonyms
- remove
- eliminate
- take away
- peel off
- decimate
