strip
gb/stɹˈɪp/ us/stɹˈɪp/
A2
English
~ 3900
levetkőzik, levesz, levetkőztet, leszed, csík, sáv, megfoszt, képregénycsík, képregény
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to strip [someone/oneself]
The actor had to strip for the scene.
A színésznek le kellett vetkőznie a jelenethez.
He stripped down to his underwear before going to bed.
Lefekvés előtt alsóneműig levetkőzött.
The police ordered the suspect to strip.
Learner examples
I strip before I take a shower.
Levetkőzöm, mielőtt lezuhanyozom.
He stripped off his shirt.
Levette az ingét.
She stripped for the medical check.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strip' with 'stripe', which refers to a line pattern.
Meaning
Remove clothing from oneself or another
Collocations
strip naked
|strip off
|strip down
Synonyms
undress (More neutral and common in everyday contexts; 'strip' can imply speed, force, or complete removal.)
Antonyms
dress (Means to put clothes on, opposite of removing them.)
Themes
daily life
|appearance
|daily_life
|clothing
Definition
To take clothes off your body or another person's body.
To take off all or most clothing from oneself or another person.
VERB
B1
2
leszed
A2
Usage pattern:
to strip [something] of [covering/material]
Workers stripped the old paint from the walls.
A munkások leszedték a régi festéket a falakról.
He stripped the bed of its sheets.
Leszedte a lepedőket az ágyról.
They stripped the bark from the fallen tree.
Learner examples
We stripped the old paint from the door.
Leszedtük a régi festéket az ajtóról.
He stripped the wallpaper from the wall.
Leszedte a tapétát a falról.
I stripped the bed before washing the sheets.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'rip', which means to tear rather than remove completely.
Meaning
Remove a surface layer from something
Collocations
strip paint
|strip wallpaper
|strip bark
Synonyms
peel (Often used for fruit or vegetables; 'strip' is broader and used for various materials.)
Antonyms
cover (To put a layer or coating on something, opposite of removing it.)
Themes
construction
|maintenance
|daily_life
|work
Definition
To take off the top layer or covering from something.
To remove a covering, coating, or outer layer from an object or surface.
NOUN
A2
3
They bought a strip of land by the river.
Vettek egy keskeny földsávot a folyó mellett.
She cut a strip of cloth for the bandage.
Levágott egy csík anyagot a kötéshez.
The plane landed on a narrow grass strip.
Learner examples
I need a strip of paper.
Szükségem van egy papírcsíkra.
We walked along a strip of beach.
A part egy keskeny sávján sétáltunk végig.
He owns a strip of land near the road.
Meaning
Long narrow piece of material or land
Collocations
comic strip
|landing strip
|shopping strip
Synonyms
band (Usually refers to something flexible like cloth; 'strip' can be any material.)
Antonyms
block (A large solid piece, opposite of a narrow piece.)
Themes
geography
|materials
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A long, thin piece of something.
A long, thin section or area of something, such as fabric, paper, or land.
VERB
B2
4
megfoszt
B2
Usage pattern:
to strip [someone] of [something]
The dictator was stripped of his powers after the coup.
A diktátort a puccs után megfosztották a hatalmától.
They stripped him of his medal for cheating.
Csalás miatt megfosztották az érmétől.
The new law strips citizens of certain freedoms.
Learner examples
The police stripped him of his weapons.
A rendőrök elvették tőle a fegyvereit.
They stripped her of her job title.
Megfosztották a beosztásától.
The court stripped him of his rights.
Meaning
Take away possessions or rights
Collocations
strip of power
|strip of title
|strip of citizenship
Synonyms
deprive ('Deprive' is more formal; 'strip' often implies forceful removal.)
Antonyms
grant (To give something such as rights or power, opposite of taking them away.)
Themes
law
|politics
Definition
To take away someone's power, rights, or things they own.
To deprive someone of possessions, rights, status, or authority.
NOUN
A2
5
képregény
A2
I read the comic strip every morning in the paper.
Minden reggel elolvasom a képregénycsíkot az újságban.
Her favorite strip features talking animals.
A kedvenc képregénycsíkjában beszélő állatok szerepelnek.
The artist sold his strips to several magazines.
Learner examples
I like to read a comic strip.
Szeretek képregénycsíkot olvasni.
This comic strip is very funny.
Ez a képregénycsík nagyon vicces.
He draws a comic strip for the school paper.
Meaning
Series of drawings in panels
Collocations
comic strip
|daily strip
Synonyms
cartoon strip (Specifically emphasizes humor and cartoons; 'strip' is broader.)
Themes
media
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
A short story told in pictures and words in boxes, usually in a newspaper.
A sequence of drawings arranged in panels that tell a short story or joke, often published in newspapers or online.
Grammar
Dictionary form
strip
IPA
GB/stɹˈɪp/
US/stɹˈɪp/
Syllables & stress
strip (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (strip)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: strip
- Plural: strips
Verb
- Base: strip
- 3rd Person Singular: strips
- Present Participle: stripping
- Past: stripped
Word family
Forms
strips
noun
stripping
verb
stripped
verb
Related words
stripper
noun
Advanced or less common
striptease
noun
Highlights
- Irregular present participle: stripping Verb
- Irregular past: stripped Verb
Expressions
strip away
1/stɹˈɪp əwˈeɪ/
phrasal verb
Gradually remove layers/aspects
To slowly remove layers from something, or to take away unnecessary parts of an idea or situation.
Examples
- They stripped away the old wallpaper to reveal brick underneath.
- The investigation stripped away all lies and revealed the truth.
strip down
1/stɹˈɪp dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
Remove clothes or machine parts
To take off most or all clothes, or to take apart a machine for cleaning or repair.
Examples
- The mechanic stripped down the engine to find the problem.
- He stripped down to his shorts before jumping in the pool.
strip off
1/stɹˈɪp ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
Remove clothes quickly/completely
To take clothes off quickly or completely.
Examples
- She stripped off her wet coat as soon as she came inside.
- He stripped off and ran into the sea.
comic strip
1/kˈɑmɪk stɹˈɪp/
fixed phrase
short cartoon sequence in print
A short story told in pictures, usually printed in newspapers or magazines.
Examples
- I love reading the Sunday comic strips.
- I read my favorite comic strip every Sunday.
- That comic strip always makes me laugh.
- The newspaper's comic strip always makes me smile.
strip search
1/stɹˈɪp sˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Search by removing clothes
To check someone for hidden things by making them take off their clothes.
Examples
- The suspect was taken into custody and given a strip search.
- The suspect was taken into custody for a strip search.
- Airport security performed a strip search after finding suspicious items.
- Airport security rarely performs a strip search without cause.