clear away
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To tidy up, to remove mess or obstacles from a place to make it neat.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Further along the gallery was the huge skeleton barrel of a brontosaurus. My museum hypothesis was confirmed. Going toward the side of the gallery I found what appeared to be sloping shelves, and clearing away the thick dust, I found the old familiar glass cases of our own time. But these must have
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To leave, disappear.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To dispose of, to get rid of, to remove.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clear away” mean?
To tidy up, to remove mess or obstacles from a place to make it neat.
Is “clear away” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.