to take (also strike,etc.) off the books: to remove from a register of members, clients, etc. Cf. on (also upon) the books at phrases 2g.
| 单词 | θ86062 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > inaction > not doing > abstaining or refraining from action > abstain or refrain from action [verb (intransitive)] > avoid > withdraw (from a task or undertaking) > from a group, game, or competition (4) to take (also strike, etc.) off the books1755 to take (also strike,etc.) off the books: to remove from a register of members, clients, etc. Cf. on (also upon) the books at phrases 2g. scratch1866 intransitive for reflexive. To withdraw from a competition; jocularly, to withdraw one's acceptance of an invitation. to stand down1874 intransitive. Originally: to withdraw from a game, match, or race; to give up one's place in a team, crew, etc.; to withdraw from a contest or… to drop out1883 To withdraw or disappear from one's (or its) place in a series, group, etc.; to disappear from public notice; spec. to ‘opt out’ from society. |
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