emptying
word · lemma: empty
Definition
The act of removing everything from inside something so that it is no longer full; also, the process of making something empty.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for containers, rooms, or objects that can hold something. Can be a noun ('the emptying of the bin') or present participle verb ('she is emptying the box'). Common collocations: 'emptying the trash', 'emptying one's mind'. Not to confuse with 'emptiness' (the state of being empty).
Example Sentences
She is emptying the water from the bucket.
basic
Emptying the trash is his daily job.
basic
The emptying of the room took an hour.
basic
He finished emptying his pockets before going through security.
natural
Sometimes I try emptying my mind to relax.
natural
The emptying of the streets at night made the city feel quiet.
natural