English · Phrasal verb Attested

peel away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To separate off from the main body; to move off to one side (as in troop movements on a parade ground or in an organized retreat, or columns in a procession).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tách ra khỏi nhóm chính

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Six minutes later, Mertesacker peeled away from Gallas to meet Walcott's right-wing cross with a superb header.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become separate through peeling.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bong ra khi bóc

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To take away from something else.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lấy đi từ một thứ khác

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “peel away” mean?

To separate off from the main body; to move off to one side (as in troop movements on a parade ground or in an organized retreat, or columns in a procession).

Is “peel away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.