chip away

/tʃɪp əˌweɪ/
IPA guide

Other forms: chipping away; chipped away; chips away

Definitions of chip away
  1. verb
    remove or withdraw gradually: "These new customs are chipping away at the quality of life"
    synonyms: chip away at
    see moresee less
    type of:
    remove, take, take away, withdraw
    remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘chip away'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family