Scrub out Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɹəb/ /ˈaʊt
SKRUHB-owt
skɹˈʌb/ /ˈaʊt
skruhb-OWT
Definition
To clean something thoroughly by scrubbing, often to remove stains or dirt. It can also mean to erase or remove something completely.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal. 'Scrub out' is usually used with cleaning containers, tubs, or stains. Can also mean to completely remove, such as erasing names. Commonly confused with 'scrub up' (washing hands/arms before surgery).
Spanish: fregar - limpiar a fondoPortuguese (BR): esfregar - limpar completamentePortuguese (PT): esfregar - limpar completamenteChinese (Simplified): 彻底擦洗 - 擦掉Chinese (Traditional): 徹底擦洗 - 擦掉Hindi: अच्छी तरह से साफ़ करना - घिस कर हटानाArabic: تنظيف جيدًا - إزالة بالكاملBengali: ঘষে পরিষ্কার করা - মুছে ফেলাRussian: вычистить - тщательно оттеретьJapanese: 徹底的にこする - こすり落とすVietnamese: chà sạch - cọ rửa hoàn toànKorean: 박박 닦다 - 완전히 지우다Turkish: iyice ovalamak - tamamen temizlemekUrdu: اچھی طرح صاف کرنا - مکمل طور پر مٹا دیناIndonesian: menggosok hingga bersih - membersihkan sepenuhnya
Example Sentences
Please scrub out the pots before putting them away.
basic
You need to scrub out the bathtub after use.
basic
The workers scrubbed out the graffiti from the wall.
basic
We had to scrub out every corner of the kitchen before moving in.
natural
If you spill juice, make sure to scrub out the stain right away.
natural
Could you scrub out my name from the list if I’m not coming?
natural