Empty out Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To remove everything from inside something, making it completely empty.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used for containers (bags, boxes, rooms). Emphasizes making something totally empty, not just removing some contents. Often used as a phrasal verb: 'empty out your pockets'. Not the same as 'empty', which can mean 'already has nothing inside'.
Spanish: vaciarPortuguese (BR): esvaziarPortuguese (PT): esvaziarChinese (Simplified): 倒空Chinese (Traditional): 倒空Hindi: खाली करनाArabic: يفرغBengali: সবকিছু বের করে ফেলা - পুরোপুরি খালি করাRussian: выгрузить - полностью опустошитьJapanese: 全部出す - 中身をすべて取り出すVietnamese: lấy hết ra - dọn sạchKorean: 모두 꺼내다 - 완전히 비우다Turkish: tamamen boşaltmakUrdu: خالی کرنا (مکمل طور پر)Indonesian: mengosongkan - mengeluarkan semua isi
Example Sentences
We need to empty out the trash can.
basic
Please empty out your backpack before entering the room.
basic
He emptied out the drawer and found his keys.
basic
I always forget to empty out my pockets before doing laundry.
natural
Could you empty out the fridge? We need to clean it.
natural
After the party, we had to empty out the whole living room.
natural