WordLens

clear off

1 of 2verb
/klɪr ɔf/
Forms:clears off,clearing off,cleared off,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:
clear away
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.