Clear out

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verb

To remove everything or everyone from a place.

Please clear out the garage so we can paint it.
Visual representation of "clear out" - To remove everything or everyone from a place

Often appears as...

  • clear out the room
  • clear out the car
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Visual representation of "clear out"
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Physical Cleanup

Used when physically removing items or cleaning a space.

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We need to clear out the storeroom to make space for new supplies.
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Not Literal

Sometimes used humorously to mean remove unnecessary or annoying things.

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I'm going to clear out my schedule of all these unnecessary meetings!
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Complete Removal

Implies that nothing should be left behind after the action.

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Please clear out your drawers completely before you leave.
Visual representation of the word "Clear out"

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