Sleeves Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

plural of sleeve

"The new shirts feature long sleeves and short sleeves to suit different seasons."

Verb

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sleeve

"She does not want anyone to see her in that dress as she will never again let it slide down off her shoulders like a skirt."

In plain English: To sleeve something means to put it inside a protective covering, usually made of cloth or plastic.

"The company decided to roll back its aggressive expansion plans and go back on our sleeves strategy for now."

Example Sentences

"The company decided to roll back its aggressive expansion plans and go back on our sleeves strategy for now." verb

"The sleeves of his coat caught on the door handle and he had to pull them free." verb

"She rolled up her sleeves before starting to wash the dishes." verb

"He tucked his shirt into his trousers but forgot to roll down his sleeves first." verb