Pronunciation: /ɔːl klɪr/

Definitions of all clear

noun a state of being free from danger or threat

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of all clear in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of all clear

past tense

cleared

plural

all clears

comparative

clearer

superlative

clearest

present tense

clears

future tense

will clear

perfect tense

has cleared

continuous tense

is clearing

singular

all clear

positive degree

clear

infinitive

to clear

gerund

clearing

participle

cleared

Origin and Evolution of all clear

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'all clear' originated in the military as a signal to indicate that an area is safe and free from danger.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'all clear' has evolved to be used in various contexts beyond the military, such as in everyday life to indicate that a situation is resolved or safe to proceed.