Pronunciation: /klɪr aʊt/

Definitions of clear out

noun a process of removing or getting rid of something

Example Sentences

A1 I need to clear out my closet to make room for new clothes.

A2 We had to clear out the garage before we could park the car inside.

B1 It's time to clear out old files and documents from the office.

B2 The company decided to clear out outdated inventory to make space for new products.

C1 The government ordered a clear out of illegal squatters from the abandoned building.

C2 The museum underwent a clear out of artifacts to prepare for a new exhibition.

verb to remove or get rid of something

Example Sentences

A1 I need to clear out my closet and donate old clothes.

A2 She cleared out her desk before leaving the office.

B1 We should clear out the garage to make room for the new car.

B2 The company decided to clear out old inventory to make space for new products.

C1 The government ordered the military to clear out the rebel forces from the area.

C2 The police were called in to clear out the protesters from the building.

Examples of clear out in a Sentence

formal The company decided to clear out old inventory to make room for new products.

informal I need to clear out my closet, it's getting too cluttered.

slang Let's clear out of this party before it gets too boring.

figurative She needed to clear out her mind of negative thoughts before making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of clear out

past tense

cleared out

plural

clear out

comparative

clearer out

superlative

clearest out

present tense

clear out

future tense

will clear out

perfect tense

have cleared out

continuous tense

is clearing out

singular

clears out

positive degree

clear out

infinitive

to clear out

gerund

clearing out

participle

cleared out

Origin and Evolution of clear out

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The term 'clear out' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'clǣran' meaning to make clear or bright.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'clear out' evolved to also mean to remove or empty a space, often used in the context of cleaning out a room or area.