Meaning of the word "clear the decks" in English

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clear the decks

US /klɪr ðə dɛks/
UK /klɪr ðə dɛks/
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Idiom

1.

to remove obstacles or prepare for action

Example:
We need to clear the decks before starting the new project.
The manager asked everyone to clear the decks for the upcoming audit.
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