Clear off

verb

To leave a place quickly.

When the police arrived, all the teenagers cleared off.
Visual representation of "clear off" - To leave a place quickly

Often appears as...

  • clear off quickly
  • clear off immediately

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To remove something from a place.

Can you clear off the dishes from the table?
Visual representation of "clear off" - To remove something from a place

Often appears as...

  • clear off the table
  • clear off the countertop
verb

To become brighter (for weather).

The rain should clear off by the afternoon.
Visual representation of "clear off" - To become brighter (for weather)

Often appears as...

  • clear off by afternoon
  • clear off soon
verb

To leave a place quickly.

When the police arrived, all the teenagers cleared off.
Visual representation of "clear off" - To leave a place quickly

Often appears as...

  • clear off quickly
  • clear off immediately

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To remove something from a place.

Can you clear off the dishes from the table?
Visual representation of "clear off" - To remove something from a place

Often appears as...

  • clear off the table
  • clear off the countertop
verb

To become brighter (for weather).

The rain should clear off by the afternoon.
Visual representation of "clear off" - To become brighter (for weather)

Often appears as...

  • clear off by afternoon
  • clear off soon
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "clear off"
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Speedy Exit

Used when someone leaves a place quickly, often to avoid trouble or embarrassment.

Illustration for Speedy Exit
As soon as they saw the security guard, they cleared off.
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Colloquial Speech

Common in spoken, casual contexts among friends or peers, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Speech
If Mom finds out, we'd better clear off!
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UK Usage

More prevalent in UK English, but understandable in other English-speaking countries.

Illustration for UK Usage
The blokes cleared off when the owner arrived.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Speedy Exit

Used when someone leaves a place quickly, often to avoid trouble or embarrassment.

Illustration for Speedy Exit
As soon as they saw the security guard, they cleared off.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Speech

Common in spoken, casual contexts among friends or peers, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Speech
If Mom finds out, we'd better clear off!
LampPro Tip 3/3

UK Usage

More prevalent in UK English, but understandable in other English-speaking countries.

Illustration for UK Usage
The blokes cleared off when the owner arrived.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Speedy Exit

Used when someone leaves a place quickly, often to avoid trouble or embarrassment.

Illustration for Speedy Exit
As soon as they saw the security guard, they cleared off.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Colloquial Speech

Common in spoken, casual contexts among friends or peers, not in formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Speech
If Mom finds out, we'd better clear off!
LampPro Tip 3/3

UK Usage

More prevalent in UK English, but understandable in other English-speaking countries.

Illustration for UK Usage
The blokes cleared off when the owner arrived.
Visual representation of the word "Clear off"

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