Pronunciation: /ɔːl klɪr/
noun a state of being free from danger or threat
A1 The lifeguard gave the all clear signal, so we could go back in the water.
A2 After the fire drill, the teacher gave the all clear for everyone to return to class.
B1 The doctor said the test results came back all clear, so there's nothing to worry about.
B2 The security team conducted a thorough search of the building and gave the all clear for the event to proceed.
C1 The pilot announced that the weather conditions were all clear for takeoff.
C2 After a thorough investigation, the police gave the all clear for the area to be reopened to the public.
adjective completely free from obstacles or restrictions
A1 The lifeguard gave the all clear signal for swimming in the pool.
A2 After the storm passed, the weatherman declared an all clear for the area.
B1 The doctor gave me the all clear after my check-up.
B2 The security team conducted a thorough search and declared the building all clear.
C1 The investigation concluded with an all clear from the authorities.
C2 The pilot received the all clear to take off after the maintenance check.
formal After conducting a thorough inspection, we have determined that the area is all clear.
informal Don't worry, the coast is all clear for us to proceed with our plans.
slang We checked it out and it's all good, everything's all clear.
figurative With the storm passing, the skies are all clear for a fresh start.
cleared
all clears
clearer
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will clear
has cleared
is clearing
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to clear
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