Pronunciation: /ʃeɪk ɒf/
verb to get rid of or remove something by shaking
A1 I shake off the water from my umbrella before entering the house.
A2 After a long day at work, I like to shake off stress by going for a walk in the park.
B1 She tried to shake off the feeling of disappointment after not getting the job.
B2 It's important to shake off negative thoughts and focus on the positive aspects of life.
C1 The athlete was able to shake off the injury and continue competing in the tournament.
C2 Despite facing many obstacles, she was determined to shake off any doubts and pursue her dreams.
adverb in a manner that involves shaking off
A1 I tried to shake off the feeling of sadness.
A2 She shook off the cold by wrapping herself in a warm blanket.
B1 After a good night's sleep, he was able to shake off his exhaustion.
B2 Despite the criticism, she managed to shake off the negative comments and focus on her work.
C1 He was able to shake off the disappointment and move forward with a positive attitude.
C2 Even in the face of failure, she was able to shake off self-doubt and continue pursuing her goals.
formal She tried to shake off the feeling of unease as she entered the meeting room.
informal I just need to shake off this bad mood and enjoy the rest of the day.
slang I told him to shake off the haters and keep doing his thing.
figurative It's time to shake off the past and start fresh in a new city.
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