Remove part of a form or letter using your hands, not scissors
Meanings
- Remove part of a form or letter using your hands, not scissors (separable [optional], International English)
- Leave at high speed (intransitive, International English)
- Remove with force (separable [optional], International English)
- Remove completely (separable [optional], International English)
Examples
- She TORE the slip OFF the bottom of the form and sent it with her cheque.
- The police TORE OFF in their car after arresting her.
- The storm TORE the roof OFF.
- She TORE OFF the ticket, leaving only the stub.