clear out
Third Person
clears out
Present Participle
clearing out
Past Tense
cleared out
Past Participle
cleared out
1
to leave a place or situation suddenly or quickly, often due to danger or dissatisfaction
- As the fire alarm sounded, everyone had to clear out of the building immediately.
- Feeling uncomfortable at the party, Sarah decided to clear out without saying goodbye.
- The crowd quickly cleared out when they heard about the potential security threat.
- It's essential to have an evacuation plan in case we need to clear out of the area.
- Employees were instructed to clear out during the emergency drill.
2
to remove unnecessary or unwanted items or things from a place
transitive
- Before moving to a new city, they decided to clear out their old furniture and donate what they didn't need.
- The spring cleaning involved clearing out the attic and getting rid of old, unused items.
- The manager asked everyone to clear out their desks and discard any unnecessary paperwork.
- It's time to clear the garage out and make space for the new equipment.
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3
to remove mucus or congestion from the chest and lungs, often through coughing or other respiratory actions
transitive
- The doctor recommended drinking warm fluids to help clear out the chest and lungs during a respiratory infection.
- Deep breathing exercises can be helpful in clearing out the chest and lungs after a period of inactivity.
- The respiratory therapist taught the patient techniques to effectively clear out the chest and lungs through controlled coughing.
- Steam inhalation can assist in loosening mucus and aiding in the process of clearing out the chest and lungs.
- The individual with a persistent cough underwent chest physiotherapy to facilitate clearing out the mucus from their lungs.
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