shake off
Third Person
shakes off
Present Participle
shaking off
Past Tense
shook off
Past Participle
shaken off
1
to physically remove something by shaking
transitive
- The hiker tried to shake off the mud from his boots before entering the cabin.
- She shook off the sand from her towel.
- He shook off the dust from his jacket after walking through the field.
- The dog shook off the water after jumping into the lake.
- The athlete shook off the sweat, ready for the next round.
2
to free oneself from something undesirable or negative, such as limitations, illnesses, etc.
transitive
- He decided to shake the toxic relationship off, realizing it was hindering his personal growth.
- She tried to shake the flu off by resting and staying hydrated.
- They shake off financial setbacks by seeking new opportunities and adapting their strategies.
- Before the big game, the team shakes off nervousness and visualizes success on the field.
- Despite setbacks, she shakes off disappointment and remains optimistic about the future.
3
to manage to avoid or escape from someone who is following or annoying one
transitive
- She managed to shake the persistent paparazzi off by taking a different route.
- They attempted to shake off the suspicious individuals tailing them on the street.
- He tried to shake off the salesperson who was following him around the store.
- She used her knowledge of the area to shake off the unfamiliar car that was following her.
- With quick thinking, he shook the annoying telemarketer off by pretending to be busy on another call.