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to clear away
[phrase form: clear]
01
to remove items or obstacles, often to create a clear or open space
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
away
Base verb
clear
Present tense
clear away
3rd person singular
clears away
Present participle
clearing away
Past simple
cleared away
Past participle
cleared away
Examples
The workers were instructed to clear away the construction debris from the site.
02
to remove objects, items, or clutter from a space in order to make it tidy and organized
Examples
After the party, we cleared away the empty cups and plates to make the dining area neat again.
03
to disappear from sight or existence
Examples
As the storm clouds cleared away, the sun emerged and brightened the sky.
04
to force or cause someone or a group to move away from a particular place
Examples
The security personnel cleared away the protesters from the entrance of the building.
