clean up

verb

1. to rid (something) of dirt, filth, or other impurities
2. to make (someone or something) orderly or presentable
3. tr to rid (a place) of undesirable people or conditions

   the campaign against vice had cleaned up the city

4. informal.
   intr to make a great profit

noun

1. 1. the process of cleaning up or eliminating something
   2. ( as modifier )

      a cleanup campaign

2. informal.
   a great profit

Example Sentences

Ms Inman Grant would rather see tech companies clean up their platforms, as well as more investment in education tools to help young people stay safe online.

From BBC

Today, two groups report in Nature the discovery of catalysts that could offer a cheaper way to clean up the chemicals.

From Science Magazine

“He cleans up the mistakes of everyone else,” edge rusher Joey Bosa said.

From Los Angeles Times

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue had mostly wanted his team to stay the course while in their funk, but he also wanted his group to clean up some things.

From Los Angeles Times

So far, she has failed to use her control of the Port of L.A. to take meaningful steps to clean up dirty diesel emissions.

From Los Angeles Times

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