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Definition empty in British English

empty verb

verb
/ˈempti/
1

to make something empty by taking everything out of it

Example

He ordered her to empty her pockets.

Example

When was the last time those ashtrays were emptied?

Example

Empty the box of its contents.

Synonyms and related words
empty unpack clear
2

to take everything out of a container and put it somewhere else

Example

David opened the jar and emptied the sauce into a bowl.

Synonyms and related words
empty unpack clear
3

if a place empties, all the people in it leave

Example

The stadium quickly began to empty.

Synonyms and related words
empty unpack clear
4

if a river empties into a lake or into the sea, it flows into it

Synonyms and related words
break burst cast up
Definition empty in British English