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Definition scrub in British English

scrub verb

verb
/skrʌb/
1

to wash or clean something by rubbing it hard, especially with a brush

Example

She scrubbed the kitchen table clean.

Example

He stood there scrubbing at his shirt with the towel.

Synonyms and related words
wash flush out scrub rub wipe polish
2

to decide not to do something that you planned to do

Example

The Prime Minister scrubbed his long-planned trip to the Middle East.

Synonyms and related words
call off back out pull back
Definition scrub in British English