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to clear out
[phrase form: clear]
01
to leave a place or situation suddenly or quickly, often due to danger or dissatisfaction
Intransitive
Examples
As the fire alarm sounded, everyone had to clear out of the building immediately.
02
to remove unnecessary or unwanted items or things from a place
Transitive: to clear out a space or its items
Examples
Before moving to a new city, they decided to clear out their old furniture and donate what they did n't need.
03
to remove mucus or congestion from the chest and lungs, often through coughing or other respiratory actions
Transitive: to clear out the chest and lungs
Examples
The doctor recommended drinking warm fluids to help clear out the chest and lungs during a respiratory infection.
