Clean up
/kliːn ʌp/A2
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1. to make a place clean and tidy by removing dirt or unwanted items.
- I need to clean up the kitchen before dinner guests arrive.
- After the party, it took us two hours to clean up the living room.
2. to improve a situation, typically by removing disorder or corruption.
- The new mayor promised to clean up the city's government.
- The company hired new management to clean up its finances.
3. to profit greatly or be very successful.
- She really cleaned up at the casino last night!
- The new product helped the company clean up in the market.
4. to wash oneself or adjust one's appearance.
- After working in the garden, I need to clean up before lunch.
- He stopped by the bathroom to clean up before the meeting.
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