To take something away from a place or position. She removed the books from the shelf.
To eliminate or get rid of something. The company plans to remove outdated policies.
To dismiss or discharge someone from a position or office. The board decided to remove the CEO after the scandal.
To extract or take out something, especially by a physical or chemical process. The dentist removed the decayed tooth.
To move to a different residence or location; relocate (intransitive, chiefly formal or archaic). After the lease expired, they removed to a cottage by the sea.