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ปลด

Pronunciation

plòt

ปลด

plòt

undo

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  1. 1 undo、unfasten、untie、take off、remove
  2. 2 release、lift (a restriction)、remove (a restriction)、discharge (an obligation)
  3. 3 remove from office、dismiss、discharge、fire

ปลด means to undo, remove, or release something from a fixed, tied, assigned, or restricted state. It can be used for physical fastenings as well as roles, duties, restrictions, and obligations.

1

undo、unfasten、untie、take off、remove

Verb⭐️3 Common

Used when undoing or taking off something that is fastened, tied, attached, or being worn/carried.

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2

release、lift (a restriction)、remove (a restriction)、discharge (an obligation)

Verb⭐️3 Common

Used for removing an abstract restriction, lock, burden, obligation, or constraint.

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3

remove from office、dismiss、discharge、fire

Verb⭐️2 Not often used

Used when removing someone from a position, duty, office, or job, often in workplace, political, military, or official contexts.

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Learning notes

Explanation

The core idea of ปลด is removing something from a fastened, bound, assigned, or restricted state. It is not just “take” in a general sense; it implies undoing a fastening, lifting a constraint, or removing someone from a role or duty. Common patterns include ปลดกระดุม “undo a button,” ปลดเข็มขัด “unfasten a belt,” ปลดล็อก “unlock,” and ปลดจากตำแหน่ง “remove from a position.” When used with people, it can sound serious because it often means dismissal or removal from office.

Usage

In everyday use, it appears with buttons, belts, seat belts, chains, and unlocking devices. In news, workplaces, politics, and military contexts, it is used for removing officials, dismissing employees, lifting restrictions, discharging soldiers, or disarming people.

Caution

ปลด is not a universal verb for “take off” or “remove.” Use ถอด for taking off clothes or removable items in many everyday cases, and เอาออก for general removal. ปลด fits best when something is fastened, bound, restricted, assigned, or formally removed from a role.

Differences from similar words

1 undo synonyms

  • ถอด is the common verb for taking off clothes, shoes, glasses, or parts. ปลด focuses more on undoing a fastening, tie, or attachment.

  • แกะ often means to pick apart, unwrap, peel off, or loosen something by hand. ปลด is broader and can also apply to formal roles, duties, and restrictions.

2 release synonyms

3 remove from office synonyms

  • ถอดออกจากตำแหน่ง explicitly means to remove someone from a position. ปลดจากตำแหน่ง is a shorter, common equivalent, especially in news or official contexts.

  • เลิกจ้าง specifically refers to ending employment. ปลด can also mean removing someone from an office, position, duty, or assignment.

  • ไล่ออก is a direct and strong word for firing someone. ปลด is more formal and often means removing someone from a role, office, or duty.

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