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relieve someone of something

 

1. Lit. to unburden someone of something. Here, let me relieve you of that heavy box. At last, he could relieve himself of the problem.

2. . Fig. to lessen someone's responsibilities. I will relieve you of some of the responsibility you have carried for so long. Let me relieve you of that job. You have enough to do.

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relieve you of something

to steal something from you This morning, a pickpocket relieved me of $100.

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relieve of

v.

1. To take or lift a burden from someone: The bellhop relieved us of our heavy luggage. Their rudeness relieved me of the burden of having to invite them.

2. To dismiss someone from a job, office, or position: After the scandal, the army relieved him of his post.

3. To rob or deprive someone of something: Pickpockets relieved the tourist of her money.

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