clean down
The phrase "clean down" can refer to thorough cleaning or paying off debt, depending on the context.
Definition
C1Finance
(technical)To pay off revolving debt completely.
Example
- The company aims to clean down its loans to improve its credit rating.
- She managed to clean down her credit card debt before the end of the year.
B2Cleaning
(general)To clean something thoroughly, often involving scrubbing or washing.
Example
- After the party, we need to clean down the kitchen.
- The maintenance crew will clean down the machinery at the end of the shift.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "clean down":
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