removere·move /rɪˈmuːv/ verb [transitiveT]1to take something awayWe need to consider the trade implications before border controls are removed.
remove something from somebody/somethingan injunction removing the vote from 80,000 shareholders
The committee is recommending that the drug be removed from the market altogether.
2HUMAN RESOURCESto force someone to leave an important job or positionThe new directors intend to meet on Monday to remove the company’s chief executive.
The governor was removed from office following allegations of misconduct.