strike off
Britishverb
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to remove or erase from (a list, record, etc) by or as if by a stroke of the pen
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(adverb) to cut off or separate by or as if by a blow
she was struck off from the inheritance
Example Sentences
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Lewis Hall crashed a strike off the crossbar with Newcastle's best effort.
From Barron's ● Dec. 26, 2025
The SRA has the power to fine individuals up to £25,000, or refer cases to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal which can issue unlimited fines and suspend, or strike off, solicitors.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2025
The strike off a half-turn in the box was disallowed after VAR showed Heber was offside.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
In the eighth minute, Messi took a pass from his longtime Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets, surged forward and sent a strike off the right post before tapping in his own rebound.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
Cluny watched them strike off into the undergrowth.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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