clear up

verb

1. tr to explain or solve (a mystery, misunderstanding, etc)
2. to put (a place or thing that is disordered) in order
3. intr (of the weather) to become brighter

noun

1. the act or an instance of clearing up

Example Sentences

Acute infections normally clear up spontaneously in patients with an intact immune system.

From Science Daily

The infection can clear up on its own and lasts between 14 and 21 days, but in some cases has been fatal, particularly for vulnerable groups including small children.

From BBC

Asked about the Budget, Sir Keir said the economy barely grew under the Conservatives and that he wanted to "clear the decks" and "clear up the mess".

From BBC

Yet Mr Kirby believes that his mother's house will not sell until the "rubbish" is cleared up.

From BBC

Colon has since moved to California but would like to return to the El Paso area and would register to vote, if only to clear up the fact that she can.

From Salon

Related Words

• clarify
• illustrate
• resolve
• solve
• straighten out
• unravel