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strip down

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌstrɪp ˈdaʊn/

strip down means: To remove unnecessary features or details, leaving only what is needed.

verb

SIMPLIFYC1

To remove unnecessary features or details, leaving only what is needed.

  • Strip down the design.
  • They stripped the project down to fit the budget.
  • Can you strip this explanation down to the basics?

How to use it: strip something down to something (We stripped the plan down to its essential steps.)

Similar words: simplify, pare down

Common phrases: strip down something, strip down a design

REMOVE CLOTHESB2

To take off all your clothes.

  • He stripped down for a shower.
  • She stripped down and stepped into the bath.
  • They stripped down before swimming in the deserted lake.

Similar words: undress, strip

Opposites: dress

Common phrases: strip down completely, strip down before showering

REMOVE PARTSC1

To remove parts from an object, often so you can examine or repair it.

  • We stripped down the engine.
  • She is stripping the bike down for repairs.
  • Must we strip this machine down to replace the broken part?

How to use it: strip something down (The mechanic stripped the motor down to inspect the damaged parts.)

Similar words: dismantle, take apart

Opposites: assemble

Common phrases: strip down something, strip down an engine

Questions about strip down

What does strip down mean?

To remove unnecessary features or details, leaving only what is needed.

What is strip down in other languages?

Türkçe: sadeleştirmek · Español: simplificar · Français: simplifier · Deutsch: vereinfachen · Italiano: semplificare · 日本語: 簡素化する

How do you pronounce strip down?

It is pronounced /ˌstrɪp ˈdaʊn/.

How do you use strip down in a sentence?

Strip down the design. They stripped the project down to fit the budget.

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