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Definition relieve of in British English

relieve of phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to take a responsibility or obligation from someone so that they do not have to do it

Example

I've been relieved of the responsibility of choosing a successor.

Synonyms and related words
take charge (of) see to handle answer for accept carry
2

to make someone leave their job, usually because they have done something wrong

Example

I have been relieved of my position as Artistic Director.

Synonyms and related words
fire lay off retire
3

to steal something from someone

Example

It was a clever attempt to relieve him of his fortune.

Synonyms and related words
steal walk off with rob
Definition relieve of in British English