verb
remove from sight
• Syn: ↑clear off
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
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Somebody ——s something PP
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1. : to remove or dispose of (something that obstructs, impedes, or inconveniences)
the recent adjudication cleared away all obstacles to the bond issue
2. : to free from entanglement or obstruction so as to make ready for use
clear away an anchor ready to let go
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clear away
To remove (crockery, uneaten food, etc) after a meal
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Main Entry: ↑clear
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ˌclear ˈaway [intransitive/transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they clear away he/she/it clears away present participle clearing away past tense cleared away past participle cleared away] phrasal verb
to remove something that you have finished using or no longer want in order to make a place tidy
A young woman cleared away their empty cups.
You sit down – I’ll clear away.
Thesaurus: to make things cleaner or tidiersynonym
Main entry: clear
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clear away [phrasal verb]
Just give me a moment to clear away all these papers, then we can sit down at the table.
— sometimes used figuratively
They had a long talk and were able to clear away [=clear up, resolve] all their misunderstandings.
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Main Entry: ↑clear
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ˌclear aˈway | ˌclear sthaˈway derived
to remove sth because it is not wanted or needed, or in order to leave a clear space
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He cleared away and made coffee.
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It's time your toys were cleared away.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.