To alight, to dismount or get down from.
To make light; to illuminate or brighten.
To lighten; to reduce in weight or heaviness.
To alight; to land, to descend and rest.
To strip; to divest; to undress.
To get rid of, to throw off.
To remove or take off (something such as clothing).
To remove or tip a hat, as in greeting, salutation or as a mark of respect.