scrub out
The phrase "scrub out" is versatile, commonly used in both cleaning and medical contexts to describe thorough cleaning or leaving a sterile environment.
Definition
B2General Cleaning
(common)To clean the inside of something thoroughly by vigorous scrubbing.
Example
- She had to scrub out the burnt pot for almost an hour.
C1Medical
(technical)To leave a surgical operating room after having disinfected oneself for surgery.
Example
- After the operation, the surgeon scrubbed out and left the theater.
B2General
(informal)To remove or eliminate something completely through vigorous effort.
Example
- They decided to scrub out the old plan and start anew.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "scrub out":
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