Sekirov Dictionary

clear out

verb 6
clear-out noun 3
forms 4

verb6

•
To completely empty.
- We had to clear out the attic so the guest could sleep there.
- Clear out your e-mail inbox to make more space.
•
To become empty.
- The town is packed in the summer, but clears out in the winter.
•
To leave quickly.
- They cleared out as soon as the cops arrived.
•
to remove or eject (from), especially forcibly.
- The police cleared the crowd out of the street to investigate the accident.
- We need to get the trees cleared out the way before anything can drive down this path.
•
To rob or steal from (someone).
- Kelly disappeared last night, and she cleared me out.
•
To be victorious in gambling against (someone); to financially ruin (someone).
- I don't have any money, Betty cleared me out.

clear-out noun3

•
The act of emptying a room or space.
- We should give the garage a clear-out to make space for the new car.
•
The act of removing opponents from a ruck or scrum in order to secure possession of the ball.
- Dave Kearney was straight over the ball in a jackal, and Mul made a brilliant clear-out. — 2016
A semicircular sweep with the ball grasped firmly in both hands.

forms

cleared out · clearing out · clears out · clear-outs

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