taking off, removing
La gente estaba quitando la nieve de la calle.
People were clearing the snow from the street.
Yo la vi quitando uno a uno los pétalos a una flor.
I saw her removing the petals from a flower one by one.
La enfermera me está quitando los puntos.
The nurse is removing my stitches.
¿Por qué te estás quitando la ropa?
Why are you taking your clothes off?