doff
/dɑf/
verb
- To take off or remove an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a gesture of respect or greeting.
- In the old days, men would doff their caps to show respect to elders.
- She doffed her coat as soon as she stepped inside the warm house.
- The gentleman would doff his hat when entering a church.
- To remove or discard something, such as a piece of equipment or a role.
- He doffed his work gloves and sat down for lunch.
- The knight doffed his heavy armor after the long battle.
- After the ceremony, the president doffed his official robe.