Entry Word: take off

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to leave a place often for another <I can only stay for a few minutes, and then I'll need to take off again> — see go 2
2 to rid oneself of (a garment) <take off your coat> — see remove 1
3 to take away (an amount or number) from a total <the store will take an additional 20% off if you bring in this coupon> — see subtract