Clear with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KLEER with or KLEER wihth
klˈiə/ /wˈɪð
klee-UH with
Definition
To ask for permission or approval from someone before doing something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used in office or workplace settings. Typically used with a person or department: 'clear with your manager.' Not the same as 'make clear to,' which is about explaining.
Spanish: consultar con - pedir permiso aPortuguese (BR): checar com - pedir autorização aPortuguese (PT): confirmar com - pedir autorização aChinese (Simplified): 和...确认 - 向...请示Chinese (Traditional): 和...確認 - 向...請示Hindi: की अनुमति लेना - से अनुमति लेनाArabic: الاستئذان من - الحصول على موافقة منBengali: অনুমতি নেওয়া - অনুমোদন নেওয়াRussian: согласовать с - получить одобрение уJapanese: 確認を取る - 承認を得るVietnamese: xin phép - xin được chấp thuận từKorean: 허락을 받다 - 승인받다Turkish: onay almak - izin almakUrdu: اجازت لینا - منظوری لیناIndonesian: meminta izin - meminta persetujuan
Example Sentences
Did you clear with your boss before taking the day off?
basic
You should always clear with the HR department before making big changes.
basic
Can I go home early today if I clear with my supervisor?
basic
I'll need to clear with finance before booking the tickets.
natural
Did you clear with everyone about the schedule change, or just the team lead?
natural
Before you send that email, just clear with me first, please.
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