ALL meanings of clear out
clear out
C c - verb with object clear out to make a similar rasping noise in (the throat), as to express disapproval or to attract attention. 1
- verb with object clear out to remove from (the brow) any traces of tension or anxiety, as folds or wrinkles. 1
- verb with object clear out to free of anything defamatory or discrediting: to clear one's name. 1
- verb with object clear out to free from suspicion, accusation, or imputation of guilt; prove or declare innocent: The jury cleared the defendant of the charge. 1
- verb with object clear out to remove instructions or data from (a computer, calculator, etc.). 1
- verb with object clear out to pass by or over without contact or entanglement: The ship cleared the reef. The fisherman cleared his line. 1
- verb with object clear out to pass through or away from: The ship cleared the harbor. The bill cleared the Senate. 1
- verb with object clear out to pass (checks or other commercial paper) through a clearinghouse. 1
- verb with object clear out (of mail, telephone calls, etc.) to process, handle, reroute, etc.: The dispatcher clears hundreds of items each day. 1
- verb with object clear out to free from debt: Just a few dollars more would clear him. The widow had to borrow money to clear her husband's estate. 1
- verb with object clear out to gain as clear profit: to clear $1000 in a transaction. 1
- verb with object clear out to pay (a debt) in full. 1
- verb with object clear out to receive authorization before taking action on: You'll have to clear your plan with headquarters. 1
- verb with object clear out to give clearance to; authorize: The chairperson has to clear our speeches before the meeting. 1
- verb with object clear out to authorize (a person, agency, etc.) to use classified information, documents, etc.: He has finally been cleared for highly classified information. 1
- verb with object clear out to remove trees, buildings, or other obstructions from (land), as for farming or construction. 1
- verb with object clear out to free (a ship, cargo, etc.) from legal detention at a port by satisfying customs and other requirements. 1
- verb with object clear out to try or otherwise dispose of (the cases awaiting court action): to clear the docket. 1
- verb with object clear out (of a commodity) to buy up or sell out the existing supply of. 1
- verb with object clear out Skin Diving. to drain or expel unwanted water in: to clear a snorkel by sharp exhalations; to clear a regulator and face mask while underwater. 1
- verb with object clear out Bridge. to establish one or more winning cards in (a given suit) by leading the suit until all the outstanding cards have been drawn: He cleared the heart suit before attacking spades. 1
- verb without object clear out to become clear. 1
- verb without object clear out to exchange checks and bills, and settle balances, as in a clearinghouse. 1
- verb without object clear out to become free from doubt, anxiety, misunderstanding, etc.: His mind cleared when he heard the truth. 1
- verb without object clear out to pass an authority for review, approval, etc.: The bill must clear through the assembly before it becomes legal. 1
- verb without object clear out to remove dishes, food, etc., from a table following a meal: Is it my turn to clear? 1
- verb without object clear out to remove previously inserted instructions or data from a computer, calculator, typewriter, or the like. 1
- verb without object clear out Nautical. to comply with customs and other requirements legally imposed on entering or leaving a port (often followed by in or out). to leave port after having complied with such requirements. 1
- verb without object clear out (of a commodity for sale) to sell out; become bought out: Wheat cleared rapidly. 1
- noun clear out a clear or unobstructed space. 1
- noun clear out plaintext. 1
- noun clear out a piece of clear lumber. 1
- idioms clear out in the clear, absolved of blame or guilt; free: He was suspected of the theft, but evidence put him in the clear. en clair. 1
- transitivephrasal verb clear out space: remove clutter 1
- intransitivephrasal verb clear out leave a place 1
- intransitivephrasal verb clear out leave: a place 1
- verb clear out (Idiomatic) VT to completely empty. 0
- verb clear out (Idiomatic) VT to remove or eject (from), especially forcibly. 0
- verb clear out (Idiomatic) VI to leave quickly. 0
- verb clear out (Idiomatic) VI to become empty. 0