scrub out verb2 •To scrub until all uncleanliness has been removed.His grandfather insisted on spotless good order, and the shop had a reputation for cleanliness, one maintained by Frank’s mum, who for years would get down on her knees and scrub out. — 2020 •To leave a surgical operating theater where one has previously scrubbed in.17 May 2012, New Scientist, New device lets surgeons check medical images during an operation without having to scrub out. formsscrubbed out · scrubbing out · scrubs out