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Definition clear up in American English

clear up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to solve a problem or a mystery

Example

Obviously the misunderstanding will have to be cleared up.

Example

The case was never cleared up.

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2

if the weather clears up, the clouds or rain go away

Example

It's supposed to clear up tonight.

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3

if an illness clears up, or if something clears it up, you stop being affected by it

Example

Most colds clear up after only a few days.

Example

a lotion to clear up acne

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4

to make a place neat by removing things that you have finished using or no longer want

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Definition clear up in American English