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Definition clean out in British English

clean out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make a place or container clean or tidy by removing objects that are not wanted and getting rid of any dirt or dust in it

Example

They spent the day cleaning out the garage.

Synonyms and related words
clean up clear out clean
1.1

to remove objects from a place or container in order to make it tidy

Example

I've cleaned out all the junk from the cellar.

Synonyms and related words
clean up clear out clean
2

to empty a place of objects or goods, especially by stealing or buying them in large quantities

Example

Government soldiers moved in and cleaned the village out.

Example

The supermarkets were cleaned out by panicking shoppers.

Synonyms and related words
steal walk off with rob
3

to use all of someone's money

Example

This will clean me out. I'll have to sell the house.

Synonyms and related words
disburse spend pay
Definition clean out in British English