Clean out
/kli:n aut/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To remove everything from a space or container, especially to discard unwanted items.
- I need to clean out the garage this weekend; it's full of junk.
- Before we moved, we had to clean out all the closets.
2. To steal everything valuable from a place or person.
- The burglars cleaned out the store before anyone noticed.
- He was cleaned out by the scammer and left with nothing.
3. To use up a supply of something completely.
- I cleaned out the refrigerator before going grocery shopping.
- We cleaned out all the candles during the power outage.
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