eliminate from
[ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt frɒm]
verb phrase
eliminar de; remover de; excluir de
1. to remove or get rid of something or someone from a place, group, or process
The committee decided to eliminate from the list all candidates who did not meet the requirements.
O comitê decidiu eliminar da lista todos os candidatos que não atendiam aos requisitos.
2. to exclude or remove a competitor from a competition or tournament
Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup in the quarterfinals.
O Brasil foi eliminado da Copa do Mundo nas quartas de final.
3. to completely remove or eradicate something unwanted
We need to eliminate from our diet all processed foods.
Precisamos eliminar de nossa dieta todos os alimentos processados.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in sports contexts, particularly regarding football (soccer) tournaments and championships. It's also widely used in academic and professional settings when discussing removal of candidates, items, or options from consideration.
NYC Slang
cut from; boot from
Related Idioms & Phrases
eliminate from the running
eliminate from contention
eliminate from consideration
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