English · Phrasal verb Attested

tear off

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To rip away from; to pull a piece from forcibly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rách hoặc kéo mạnh một mảnh ra

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Do not tear off the price tag if you want to return that shirt.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become detached by tearing or ripping.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bị tách ra bằng cách rách hoặc kéo

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Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To leave or depart rapidly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rời đi hoặc rời khỏi nhanh chóng

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Sources & notes

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

What does “tear off” mean?

To rip away from; to pull a piece from forcibly.

Is “tear off” formal or informal?

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