Taking something away from where it is, or getting rid of something you don't want anymore.
From Middle French 'removoir' and Latin 'removere' meaning 'move back' or 'take away,' combining 're-' (back) and 'movere' (to move).
The prefix 're-' in remove means 'again'—so technically you're moving something again, away from its original spot. It's why we also say 'remove' when restoring something to its true position.
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