Meaning of the word "clear off" in English

What does "clear off" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

clear off

US /klɪr ɔf/

UK /klɪər ɒf/

to leave a place quickly

Example:

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The police told the crowd to clear off.

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I told him to clear off and leave me alone.

Synonym:

scram beat it buzz off get lost shoo

to remove things from a surface, making it tidy

Example:

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Please clear off the table after dinner.

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She began to clear off her desk before leaving for the day.

Synonym:

tidy up clean up remove put away