strip down
To take apart a machine completely, or to take off most of your clothes.
Meanings
To dismantle a machine or object completely, usually for maintenance, repair, or inspection.
"He stripped down the engine completely and rebuilt it from scratch."
To remove most or all of one's clothing.
"The doctor asked him to strip down to his waist for the examination."
To reduce something to its most fundamental or essential form.
"We need to strip down our business model and focus on what really works."
In mechanical contexts, 'strip down' means a thorough disassembly for cleaning or repair. For clothing, it often implies removing clothes completely or to underwear, typically in a medical or practical context. Can also mean simplifying something to essentials.
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