Strike off
verb
To remove or delete something from a list or a register.
The doctor was struck off for medical negligence.
Often appears as...
- strike off the register
- strike off the list
verb
To start a journey, especially quickly or suddenly.
My grandparents decided to strike off to Scotland for the summer.
Often appears as...
- strike off to
- strike off for
verb
To manufacture something, such as coins, by stamping metal or other material.
The mint strikes off thousands of coins each day.
Often appears as...
- strike off coins
- strike off medals
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To remove or delete something from a list or a register.
The doctor was struck off for medical negligence.
Often appears as...
- strike off the register
- strike off the list
verb
To start a journey, especially quickly or suddenly.
My grandparents decided to strike off to Scotland for the summer.
Often appears as...
- strike off to
- strike off for
verb
To manufacture something, such as coins, by stamping metal or other material.
The mint strikes off thousands of coins each day.
Often appears as...
- strike off coins
- strike off medals
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Consequence
Used in serious contexts, often related to discipline in professions like law or medicine.
After numerous complaints, the lawyer was struck off the bar.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Action
It implies a permanent removal, not just a temporary suspension.
Once the company is struck off the official register, it cannot operate.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Often associated with wrongdoing or failure to meet standards.
The restaurant was struck off the health and safety list.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Consequence
Used in serious contexts, often related to discipline in professions like law or medicine.
After numerous complaints, the lawyer was struck off the bar.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Action
It implies a permanent removal, not just a temporary suspension.
Once the company is struck off the official register, it cannot operate.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Often associated with wrongdoing or failure to meet standards.
The restaurant was struck off the health and safety list.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Consequence
Used in serious contexts, often related to discipline in professions like law or medicine.
After numerous complaints, the lawyer was struck off the bar.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Action
It implies a permanent removal, not just a temporary suspension.
Once the company is struck off the official register, it cannot operate.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotations
Often associated with wrongdoing or failure to meet standards.
The restaurant was struck off the health and safety list.
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