haul off
Definition
- Verb (transitive): To remove or take something away, typically something large, heavy, or unwanted, by carrying or transporting it. This action often implies effort or the use of a vehicle.
Usage
The verb "haul off" is used to describe the act of physically removing an object or objects from a place. It often carries a connotation that the items being removed are bulky, numerous, or undesirable. It is commonly followed by the object being taken away. * You haul off the trash, the old furniture, or construction debris. * The action is typically done to clear a space.
Examples
- After the renovation, we had to haul off all the broken drywall and tiles.
- The city will haul off large appliances if you leave them on the curb.
- They hired a truck to haul off the junk from the garage.
Advanced Usage
- "to haul someone off": This is an idiomatic extension meaning to take someone away, often by force or under arrest. It suggests a lack of willingness from the person being taken.
- Example: The police hauled the protesters off to jail.
Variants and Related Words
- Haul (verb): The base verb meaning to pull or drag with effort; to transport in a vehicle.
- They hauled the boat out of the water.
- Haulage (noun): The commercial transport of goods.
- Hauler (noun): A person or company that transports goods; a truck used for hauling.
Synonyms
- Cart off: To take away, especially using a cart or vehicle.
- Carry away: To take something from a place.
- Remove: To take something away or off from the position occupied.
- Take away: To remove something.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Haul away: This is a direct synonym for "haul off," with no significant difference in meaning.
- The crew came to haul away the fallen tree.
Related Idioms
- Haul over the coals: To criticize or reprimand someone severely.
- The manager hauled him over the coals for missing the deadline. (Note: This idiom is distinct from the phrasal verb "haul off.")
Verb
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take away by means of a vehicle
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They carted off the old furniture
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