take (something) away or off from the position occupied

Customs officials removed documents from the premises

she sat down to remove her make-up

abolish or get rid of

exchange controls have finally been removed

they removed thousands of needy youngsters from the benefit system

be distant from

it is an isolated place, far removed from the London art world

a degree of remoteness or separation

at this remove, the whole incident seems insane

a form or division in some British schools

a member of the Fifth Remove