to clear off
Third Person
clears off
Present Participle
clearing off
Past Tense
cleared off
Past Participle
cleared off
1
to remove something from a surface, area, etc. and make it clean
- After the picnic, they used a brush to clear off the crumbs from the blanket.
- The janitor had to clear off the snow from the sidewalks to ensure safe passage.
- Please clear off your desk before leaving for the day.
- The strong winds helped clear off the leaves from the driveway.
- Before starting the project, make sure to clear off any unnecessary items from the workspace.
Synonyms:
2
to cause someone to leave a particular place
- The lifeguard blew the whistle to clear the swimmers off the beach due to an approaching storm.
- The park ranger used a bullhorn to clear off the trail as they spotted a bear nearby.
3
to leave quickly, often in a hurried or sudden manner
- The event organizer had to clear off the stage quickly for the next performance.
- The unexpected loud noise in the forest made the wild animals clear off into the deeper woods.
- The children were playing in the park, but they had to clear off when they heard their parents calling them for dinner.