clear off verb4 •(informal) To leave abruptly; scram.I cleared off to Melbourne by train, feeling not a little important, because with my own money I had bought my first train fare. — 1933 •To clear the table.“I clear off at ten,” she said. “The dishes are supposed to be back on the shelves. […] — 1959 •To clear or complete (a backlog of work).As a matter of fact, my secretary reads to me. I mark what I want to hear and when he comes at ten o'clock we clear off the morning papers in no time. — 1914 •(informal) To pay off debts.I hope you clear off your bill before you leave. formscleared off · clearing off · clears off