clear away
The phrasal verb "clear away" involves removing items to create a neat and organized space or to eliminate obstacles.
Definition
B1General
(common)To remove items from a space to make it tidy.
Example
- Please clear away the dishes after dinner.
B1General
(common)To eliminate or get rid of something unwanted.
Example
- They need to clear away the old furniture before the new ones arrive.
C1Nautical
(technical)To prepare an object for use by removing obstacles or untying it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "clear away":
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