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to clear off
[phrase form: clear]
01
to remove something from a surface, area, etc. and make it clean
Examples
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.
02
to cause someone to leave a particular place
Examples
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.
03
to leave quickly, often in a hurried or sudden manner
InformalExamples
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.
clear off
01
used to tell someone to leave in an informal or rude manner
Dialect
British
BritishInformalExamples
This is a private event. You're not invited. Clear off!
You're not welcome here. Clear off, or I'll have to involve the authorities.
