doff
/dɔf/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To remove or take off (an item of clothing, especially a hat): The primary meaning of "doff" is to remove an item, most traditionally one's hat, as a gesture of respect, greeting, or farewell.
- To put aside; to rid oneself of: In a more figurative or archaic sense, "doff" can mean to discard or set aside an attitude, role, or idea.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- He doffed his hat politely as the lady passed. (He removed his hat politely as the lady passed.)
- The knight doffed his helmet after the joust. (The knight took off his helmet after the joust.)
- (Figurative) She doffed her serious demeanor and joined the fun. (She put aside her serious demeanor and joined the fun.)
Advanced Usage
- "Doff one's cap/hat to someone": To show respect or admiration for someone.
- I must doff my hat to the chef; this meal is exquisite. (I must show my respect to the chef; this meal is exquisite.)
- "Doff and don": A phrase referring to the acts of taking off and putting on clothing, often used together.
- The ritual involved the frequent doffing and donning of ceremonial robes. (The ritual involved the frequent taking off and putting on of ceremonial robes.)
Variants and Related Words
- Don (verb): To put on (an item of clothing). It is the direct antonym of "doff."
- He donned his coat before going outside. (He put on his coat before going outside.)
Synonyms
- Remove: To take something off or away from a position.
- Take off: To remove clothing.
- Discard (for figurative use): To get rid of something no longer useful or desirable.
Related Phrasal Verbs
(This word is not commonly used in modern phrasal verb constructions. Its use is largely confined to the specific actions and idioms listed above.)
Related Idioms
- Doff your hat/cap: This is the core idiomatic use, meaning to remove your hat as a sign of respect.
- In older times, men would doff their hats when entering a building. (In older times, men would remove their hats when entering a building.)