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to launder
01
to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens
Transitive: to launder clothes and linens
Example
The hotel staff launders the linens daily to ensure cleanliness for guests.
She laundered her clothes before packing for the trip.
After the camping trip, they laundered their sleeping bags to remove dirt and odors.
02
to make some alterations in order to make something that has been obtained illegally, especially money and currency appear legal or acceptable
Transitive: to launder money
Example
She launders the money through multiple bank accounts.
He has laundered millions of dollars by using offshore accounts.
They laundered the stolen cash by buying and reselling luxury goods.
Example
The hotel staff launders the linens daily to ensure cleanliness for guests.
She laundered her clothes before packing for the trip.
After the camping trip, they laundered their sleeping bags to remove dirt and odors.
The laundromat offers a convenient place to launder clothes for those without washing machines.
He prefers to launder his dress shirts at home rather than using a dry cleaner.
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