strike off

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To remove from a list or register.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

She struck off his name from the list.

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

Meaning · English

To remove from a list or register. — To be forbidden from practicing in a regulated profession (medicine, law etc.) by virtue of being removed (usually for malpractice) from a statutory register required to practice that profession.

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To void an obligation; to deduct.

Register: dated

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “strike off” mean?

To remove from a list or register.

Is “strike off” formal or informal?

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