clear out

verb

cleared out; clearing out; clears out

intransitive verb

: depart

transitive verb

: to drive out or away usually forcibly

Synonyms

• disband
• dispel
• disperse
• dissipate
• scatter
• squander

Examples of clear out in a Sentence

police used tear gas to clear out the demonstrators

everyone cleared out as soon as the fire alarm began sounding

Recent Examples on the Web

This signaled the impact of discounts imposed by Nike to clear out unsold inventory. —Nicholas P. Brown and Ananya Mariam Rajesh, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025

The product works instantly and over time to minimize the appearance of pores for smoother skin texture thanks to ingredients like silica and salicylic acid that absorb excess oil and clear out clogged pores. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025

Not every trip has to be a working vacation, so both the table and sofa can be removed to clear out a full-size tailgate area for carrying bicycles, surfboards and all forms of other cargo. —New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2025

Jose Altuve’s move to left field appears to be going well, clearing out a spot for Brendan Rodgers at second. —Tony Blengino, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for clear out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

clear out

verb

1

: to go or run away often suddenly or secretly

a horse broke loose and cleared out

cleared out without paying me back

2

: to drive out or away usually with force

police cleared out the demonstrators