Definition of relieve of

relieve ofphrasal verb

giải tỏa

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The phrase "relieve of" is a prepositional phrase that shows the object being removed or lessened, essentially providing relief or alleviation from something. The preposition "of" indicates that the relief is being provided from or in relation to a specific thing or situation. The origins of this expression can be traced back to Middle English where it was "releueden" or "relyven" meaning "to ease or mitigate". The term was most likely borrowed from the Old French word "relever", which means "to lift or raise up". In its modern usage, the phrase "relieve of" has evolved to signify the removal or reduction of a burden, duty, or responsibility. For example, a person may say "I need someone to relieve me of this task" to indicate that they need someone else to take over a duty that is causing them undue stress or burden. Similarly, "medical relief of pain" refers to the diminished sensation of discomfort caused by medical treatments or medications. Overall, the context in which "relieve of" is used determines its meaning, but the underlying theme of alleviating or easing some sort of tension is consistent throughout its historical and current usage.

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to help somebody by taking something heavy or difficult from them

giúp đỡ ai đó bằng cách lấy đi thứ gì đó nặng hoặc khó khăn từ họ

Example:
  • Let me relieve you of some of your bags.

    Để tôi mang bớt một số túi đồ cho bạn nhé.

  • The new secretary will relieve us of some of the paperwork.

    Thư ký mới sẽ giúp chúng ta giải quyết một số giấy tờ.

  • Free pre-school education would relieve households of a large financial burden.

    Giáo dục mầm non miễn phí sẽ giúp các hộ gia đình giảm bớt gánh nặng tài chính lớn.

to steal something from somebody

ăn cắp thứ gì đó của ai đó

Example:
  • A boy with a knife relieved him of his wallet.

    Một cậu bé cầm dao đã cướp mất ví của anh.

to dismiss somebody from a job, position, etc.

sa thải ai đó khỏi công việc, vị trí, v.v.

Example:
  • General Beale was relieved of his command.

    Tướng Beale đã bị cách chức chỉ huy.