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Definition clear up in British English

clear up phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

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

Example

It's supposed to clear up tonight.

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2

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

Example

I'll clear up if you want to go to bed.

Example

They started clearing up the mess.

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3

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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4

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

Example

Most colds clear up after a few days.

Example

a lotion to clear up spots

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Definition clear up in British English