haul off

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haul off

The movers haul off the old furniture in a large truck.

Definition
  1. 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.")
haul off

The movers haul off the old furniture in a large truck.

Verb
  1. take away by means of a vehicle
    • They carted off the old furniture

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