clear out

Definitions

1. 1

   To completely empty.

   • We had to clear out the attic so the guest could sleep there.
   • Clear out your e-mail inbox to make more space.
2. 2

   To rob or steal from (someone).

   • Kelly disappeared last night, and she cleared me out.
3. 3

   To be victorious in gambling against (someone)

   To be victorious in gambling against (someone); to financially ruin (someone).

   • I don't have any money, Betty cleared me out.
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   1. 4

      to remove or eject (from), especially forcibly.

      • The police cleared the crowd out of the street to investigate the accident.
      • We need to get the trees cleared out the way before anything can drive down this path.
   2. 5

      To leave quickly.

      • They cleared out as soon as the cops arrived.
   3. 6

      To become empty.

      • The town is packed in the summer, but clears out in the winter.

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