1 C1 informal
To remove something by gripping it tightly and pulling it free.
"He gripped off the broken cap with his bare hands and replaced it with a new one."
separable
grip off
C1 informal separable transitive
To remove something by gripping it firmly and pulling it away; used in niche technical or regional contexts.
In plain English
To grab something tightly and pull it off.
What does "grip off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To grip something and pull it off — largely transparent.
Actually means
To grab something tightly and pull it off.
Usage tip
This phrasal verb is not widely documented in standard dictionaries and is used in narrow, often regional or technical contexts. Learners are unlikely to encounter it frequently. It may appear in mechanical or craft contexts.
Words that pair with "grip off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
cap lid cover grip handle
How to conjugate "grip off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
grip off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
grips off
he/she/it
Past simple
griped off
yesterday
Past participle
griped off
have + pp
-ing form
griping off
continuous
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