Clear out Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To remove people or things completely from a place, often to tidy up or because it is needed for another use. It can also mean to leave a place quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-informal, common in daily speech. Often used for cleaning or organizing a space ('clear out the garage'), but also for ordering people to leave ('clear out of here!'). Sometimes replaced by 'clean out' for only removing things. As a phrasal verb, it can also imply leaving quickly.
Example Sentences
We need to clear out the old furniture from the living room.
basic
They told us to clear out of the building for safety reasons.
basic
I want to clear out my closet this weekend.
basic
The police told everyone to clear out before the concert ended.
natural
Whenever I move, I try to clear out all the stuff I don't need.
natural
Time to clear out—they're closing the café.
natural