strip out

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

Meaning · English

To remove (a part from a machine).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But there was so much ground to make up and so much corruption to strip out.

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).

Common questions

What does “strip out” mean?

To remove (a part from a machine).

Is “strip out” formal or informal?

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