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to clean out
[phrase form: clean]
01
to completely empty or remove the contents of a space, container, or place, often thorough cleaning
Transitive: to clean out a space or container
Example
Before moving out, they decided to clean out the entire apartment and donate unwanted items.
The organizer helped her clean out the cluttered closet, creating a more organized space.
02
to take all the goods or money that belongs to someone
Transitive: to clean out sb of a possession | to clean out a possession
Example
The scammer tricked the elderly woman into revealing her bank account details and cleaned her out of her life savings.
The burglars broke into the house and cleaned out all the valuable jewelry and electronics.
03
to forcefully remove or expel someone or something from a place
Transitive: to clean out sb
Example
The security guards were called to clean out the protesters who had occupied the building.
The landlord decided to clean out the unruly tenants who were causing disturbances in the apartment complex.
04
to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money
Informal
SpecializedExample
The thieves cleaned out the safe before anyone noticed.
After the sale, they cleaned out the entire inventory of electronics.
