clear off

verb

cleared off; clearing off; clears off

intransitive verb

chiefly British
: to go away : depart

Examples of clear off in a Sentence

told the onlookers to clear off so that the police could do their work
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The retreat has been chaotic and, as of today, only Reading and Wolves remain under Chinese ownership in England, and Reading fans have been counting down the days until their club’s catastrophic custodian clears off. Matt Slater, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 The ensuing corner kick lingered in the middle before a shot was cleared off the line. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024 Messi came off the bench for the final half hour, energized his teammates and probably had the best chance of the match in the 80th with two point-blank shots — the first stopped by goalkeeper Shota Aria and the second cleared off the line by the Vissel Kobe defense. Stephen Wade, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2024 In the first 15 minutes, Spurs seize almost 70 per cent of possession, win five corners and have one effort cleared off the line. Michael Walker, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clear off 

Word History

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clear off was in 1722

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“Clear off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clear%20off. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

clear off

verb
chiefly British
: to go away : depart sense 1a
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