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eliminate someone or something from something

to remove someone or something from something. We had to eliminate Jeff from the list. The cook eliminated veal from the menu. She sought to eliminate herself from consideration.

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eliminated

1. mod. killed. When Frank is eliminated, there will be no competition.

2. mod. alcohol intoxicated. How can anybody get eliminated on four beers?

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