Clear the table Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪbəɫ
KLEER thuh TAY-buhl
klˈiə/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪbəl
KLEE-uh thuh TAY-buhl
Definition
To remove dishes, food, and other items from the table, usually after a meal.
Usage & Nuances
It's a common household phrase, especially after meals. Used in both formal and informal situations. 'Clear the table' is not about cleaning (wiping), but removing items. Sometimes used metaphorically to mean finishing or making room for something else.
Spanish: recoger la mesa - quitar la mesaPortuguese (BR): limpar a mesa - tirar a mesaPortuguese (PT): levantar a mesa - tirar a loiça da mesaChinese (Simplified): 收拾餐桌Chinese (Traditional): 收拾餐桌Hindi: मेज़ साफ़ करनाArabic: ترتيب الطاولة - إزالة الأطباق من الطاولةBengali: টেবিল পরিষ্কার করা - টেবিল খালি করাRussian: убрать со столаJapanese: テーブルを片付けるVietnamese: dọn bànKorean: 식탁을 치우다Turkish: masayı toplamakUrdu: میز صاف کرناIndonesian: membereskan meja
Example Sentences
Please clear the table after dinner.
basic
I will help you clear the table.
basic
The children always clear the table after lunch.
basic
Could you clear the table so we can play cards?
natural
Mom said if we clear the table, she'll make dessert.
natural
Let’s clear the table and start fresh.
natural