completely lift

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

To remove a rule or restriction in its entirety.

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Examples (10)

  • The government decided to completely lift the lockdown measures.
  • After much debate, the import ban was completely lifted.
  • They hope to completely lift all travel restrictions by next month.
  • The sanctions against the country were completely lifted following the peace agreement.
  • The company announced it would completely lift its hiring freeze.
  • The state is expected to completely lift the mask mandate soon.
  • To stimulate the economy, all trade tariffs were completely lifted.
  • The court's injunction was completely lifted, allowing the project to proceed.
  • It took years, but the embargo on certain goods was finally completely lifted.
  • The board voted to completely lift the probation period for new employees.