clear up

US /klɪr ˈʌp/
UK /klɪr ˈʌp/
"clear up" picture
1.

to become brighter and free of clouds or rain

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The weather is expected to clear up by afternoon.
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After the storm, the sky began to clear up.
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brightenimproveclearlighten
2.

to solve or explain something

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We need to clear up this misunderstanding immediately.
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Can you clear up the confusion about the meeting time?
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clarifyresolveexplainsettleelucidate
3.

to make a place tidy by removing unwanted items

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Please clear up your room before you go out.
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It's time to clear up the mess in the kitchen.
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tidy upclean uporganizestraighten up
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clearclearingin the clearclear the tableclear awayclear offclear out