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to clear up after
[phrase form: clear]
01
to make a place tidy by putting things back where they belong, often following a particular activity or event
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
up after
Base verb
clear
Present tense
clear up after
3rd person singular
clears up after
Present participle
clearing up after
Past simple
cleared up after
Past participle
cleared up after
Examples
After the party, everyone pitched in to clear up after themselves, putting away decorations and cleaning dishes.
