Clear out

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
verb

To leave a place quickly.

As soon as the fire alarm went off, everybody was told to clear out.
Visual representation of "clear out" - To leave a place quickly

Often appears as...

  • clear out quickly
  • clear out immediately
verb

To sell or get rid of old or unwanted items.

He decided to clear out his old clothes and donate them to charity.
Visual representation of "clear out" - To sell or get rid of old or unwanted items

Often appears as...

  • clear out the closet
  • clear out the attic
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
verb

To leave a place quickly.

As soon as the fire alarm went off, everybody was told to clear out.
Visual representation of "clear out" - To leave a place quickly

Often appears as...

  • clear out quickly
  • clear out immediately
verb

To sell or get rid of old or unwanted items.

He decided to clear out his old clothes and donate them to charity.
Visual representation of "clear out" - To sell or get rid of old or unwanted items

Often appears as...

  • clear out the closet
  • clear out the attic
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "clear out"
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Physical Cleanup

Used when physically removing items or cleaning a space.

Illustration for Physical Cleanup
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.

Illustration for Not Literal
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.

Illustration for Complete Removal
Please clear out your drawers completely before you leave.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Cleanup

Used when physically removing items or cleaning a space.

Illustration for Physical Cleanup
We need to clear out the storeroom to make space for new supplies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Sometimes used humorously to mean remove unnecessary or annoying things.

Illustration for Not Literal
I'm going to clear out my schedule of all these unnecessary meetings!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Complete Removal

Implies that nothing should be left behind after the action.

Illustration for Complete Removal
Please clear out your drawers completely before you leave.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Cleanup

Used when physically removing items or cleaning a space.

Illustration for Physical Cleanup
We need to clear out the storeroom to make space for new supplies.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Sometimes used humorously to mean remove unnecessary or annoying things.

Illustration for Not Literal
I'm going to clear out my schedule of all these unnecessary meetings!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Complete Removal

Implies that nothing should be left behind after the action.

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

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