Clear up
verb
To make or become less cloudy, as with the weather or a medical condition.
The weather will clear up in the afternoon.
Often appears as...
- clear up the weather
- clear up a rash
verb
To clarify or solve a misunderstanding or problem.
He wanted to clear up any confusion about the new policy.
Often appears as...
- clear up a misunderstanding
- clear up a problem
verb
To clean or tidy an area.
Sometimes you need to clear up your desk to focus on work.
Often appears as...
- clear up the room
- clear up the desk
verb
To heal or eliminate a skin condition or disease.
The ointment should help clear up the rash.
Often appears as...
- clear up the infection
- clear up the acne
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To explain something that is difficult to understand.
Can you clear up this part of the equation for me?
Often appears as...
- clear up the equation
- clear up the theory
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To make or become less cloudy, as with the weather or a medical condition.
The weather will clear up in the afternoon.
Often appears as...
- clear up the weather
- clear up a rash
verb
To clarify or solve a misunderstanding or problem.
He wanted to clear up any confusion about the new policy.
Often appears as...
- clear up a misunderstanding
- clear up a problem
verb
To clean or tidy an area.
Sometimes you need to clear up your desk to focus on work.
Often appears as...
- clear up the room
- clear up the desk
verb
To heal or eliminate a skin condition or disease.
The ointment should help clear up the rash.
Often appears as...
- clear up the infection
- clear up the acne
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To explain something that is difficult to understand.
Can you clear up this part of the equation for me?
Often appears as...
- clear up the equation
- clear up the theory
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Weather Change
Used when expecting improvements in weather conditions.
If we wait a bit longer, the fog might clear up.
Pro Tip 2/2Health Recovery
Refers to the process of a medical condition improving over time.
With proper rest, your cold should clear up soon.
Pro Tip 1/2Weather Change
Used when expecting improvements in weather conditions.
If we wait a bit longer, the fog might clear up.
Pro Tip 2/2Health Recovery
Refers to the process of a medical condition improving over time.
With proper rest, your cold should clear up soon.
Pro Tip 1/2Weather Change
Used when expecting improvements in weather conditions.
If we wait a bit longer, the fog might clear up.
Pro Tip 2/2Health Recovery
Refers to the process of a medical condition improving over time.
With proper rest, your cold should clear up soon.
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