relieve of
phrasal verb
relieved of; relieving of; relieves of
1
formal
: to take (something that is difficult or unpleasant) from (someone)
She signed a contract that relieved him of all responsibility regarding the business.
The law relieves you of any liability.
2
informal + humorous
: to steal (something) from (someone)
Someone relieved him of his wallet.
3
: to remove (someone who has done something wrong) from (a post, duty, job, etc.)
The general was relieved of his command.
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The employee is immediately relieved of all further communication and responsibilities, making for an entirely hands-off resignation.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Another 1,000 National Park Service (NPS) workers have been relieved of their positions, according to the Associated Press.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
There was a lot of belief that Staley would land the 49ers' defensive coordinator position when Nick Sorenson was relieved of his duties, but the team pivoted and brought back Robert Saleh Saleh also experienced a short stint as head coach of the New York Jets.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove wrote in his motion that Adams needed to be relieved of the case in order to better help carry out the president’s agenda in New York City.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Another 1,000 National Park Service (NPS) workers have been relieved of their positions, according to the Associated Press.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
There was a lot of belief that Staley would land the 49ers' defensive coordinator position when Nick Sorenson was relieved of his duties, but the team pivoted and brought back Robert Saleh Saleh also experienced a short stint as head coach of the New York Jets.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove wrote in his motion that Adams needed to be relieved of the case in order to better help carry out the president’s agenda in New York City.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Relieve of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relieve%20of. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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