B1verbhomehealth
US/ʌnˈdres/
UK/ʌnˈdres/
to take off your clothes, or to take off someone else's clothes
In context
He undressed quickly and jumped into the shower.
She undressed the baby and put her gently into the bath.
You can undress behind the curtain while the doctor waits.
Words that go with undress
verb + adverb
- undress quicklyThe kids undressed quickly and ran into the sea.
- undress completelyYou do not need to undress completely for this test.
verb + noun
- undress the babyPlease undress the baby before weighing her.
verb + preposition
- undress in front ofHe felt shy to undress in front of strangers.
- undress for bedShe undressed for bed and turned off the light.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She undressed her clothes.Correct: She took off her clothes. / She undressed.