clear out

verb

1. informal.
   intr to go away: often used imperatively
2. tr to remove and sort the contents of (a room, container, etc)
3. slang.
   tr to leave (someone) with no money
4. slang.
   tr to exhaust (stocks, goods, etc) completely
5. tr to get rid of (employees, players, etc, that are no longer required)

noun

1. the act or an instance of clearing out

Example Sentences

Since August, she’s overseen an aggressive campaign to clear out large tent encampments.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s previously promised to clear out the Biden Department of Justice and fire Smith.

From Salon

Simply clearing out a person's home isn't a viable solution and can often worsen the situation.

From BBC

After the incident, jailers cleared out the dorm — then went back later in the day to search the area for drugs.

From Los Angeles Times

By 5 p.m., the streets surrounding the stadium had cleared out, and fans were in their seats.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• clean out
• dispose of
• get rid of