1easy to perceive, understand, or interpret:clear and precise directionsher handwriting was clearam I making myself clear?
leaving no doubt; obvious or unambiguous:it was clear that they were in a trapa clear case of poisoning
having or feeling no doubt or confusion:every pupil must be clear about what is expected
2(of a substance) transparent; unclouded:the clear glass of the French windowsa stream of clear water
free of cloud, mist, or rain:the day was fine and clear
(of a person’s skin) free from blemishes:Norma’s clear skin did not need a heavy foundation
(of a colour) pure and intense:clear blue delphiniums
archaic (of a fire) burning with little smoke:a bright, clear flame
3free of any obstructions or unwanted objects:with a clear road ahead he shifted into high gearI had a clear view in both directions
(of a period of time) free of any appointments or commitments:the following Saturday, Mattie had a clear day
[predic.] (of a person) free of something undesirable or unpleasant:after 18 months of treatment he was clear of TB
(of a person’s mind) free of anything that impairs logical thought:in the morning, with a clear head, she would tackle all her problems
(of a person’s conscience) free of guilt:I left the house with a clear conscience
4 (clear of) not touching; away from:the lorry was wedged in the ditch, one wheel clear of the ground
5 [attributive] complete; full:you must give seven clear days' notice of the meeting
(of a sum of money) net:a clear profit of £1,100
6 Phonetics denoting a palatalized form of the sound of the letter l (as in leaf in south-eastern English speech).Often contrasted with dark.
ზმნისართი
Universal
1so as to be out of the way of or away from:he leapt clear of the carstand clear, I’ll start the plane up
so as not to be obstructed or cluttered:the floor had been swept clear of litter
2completely:he had time to get clear away
(clear to) chiefly North American all the way to:you could see clear to the bottom of the lagoon
ზმნა
Universal
1make or become clear, in particular:
[with object] remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from:the drive had been cleared of snowCarolyn cleared the table and washed up
[with object] free (land) for cultivation or building by removing vegetation or existing structures:the embankment was cleared for a new section of line
[with object] cause people to leave (a building or place):the wardens shouted a warning and cleared the streets
[no object] gradually go away or disappear:the fever clears in two to four weeksthe mist had cleared away
[no object] become free of cloud or rain:we’ll go out if the weather clears
[no object] (of a person’s face or expression) assume a happier aspect following confusion or distress:for a moment, Sam was confused; then his expression cleared
2 [with object] remove (an obstruction or unwanted item) from somewhere:Karen cleared the dirty platespark staff cleared away dead trees
(in soccer and other sports) send (the ball) away from the area near one’s goal:McAllister’s lob was cleared off the line by Kernaghan [no object]:Clarke headed towards the net but Nicol cleared
discharge (a debt):at the moment I’m clearing debts
3 [with object] get past or over (something) safely or without touching it:the plane rose high enough to clear the treesshe cleared 1.50 metres in the high jump
4 [with object] officially show or declare (someone) to be innocent:his sport’s ruling body had cleared him of cheating
5 [with object] give official approval or authorization to:I cleared him to return to his squadron
satisfy the necessary requirements to pass through (customs):I can help her to clear customs quickly
(with reference to a cheque) pass through a clearing house so that the money goes into the payee’s account: [no object]:there were more than sufficient funds in the account for both cheques to clear [with object]:the cheque could not be cleared until Monday
6 [with object] earn or gain (an amount of money) as a net profit:I would hope to clear £50,000 profit from each match
clear the air
make the air less humid:storms were supposed to clear the air
defuse an angry or tense situation by frank discussion:it’s time a few things were said to clear the air
very easy to see or understand:I saw him clear as daythe reason for Peter’s evasiveness was suddenly as clear as day
(as) clear as mud
informal not at all easy to understand:what the statement really means is still as clear as mud
clear the decks
prepare for an event or course of action by dealing with anything that might hinder progress:the company’s sale of Australian investments cleared the decks for expansion in the UK
clear one's lines
Rugby & Soccer make a kick sending the ball well upfield from near one’s own goal line:nowadays wings must be able to clear their lines with all the authority of a fullback
clear the name of
show to be innocent:the spokesman released a statement attempting to clear his client’s name
clear the table
remove dishes and cutlery from a table after a meal:afterwards, he cleared the table and washed up
clear one's throat
cough slightly so as to speak more clearly, attract attention, or to express hesitancy before saying something awkward:he cleared his throat and spoke loudlySarah had to clear her throat before answering
clear the way
remove an obstacle or hindrance to allow progress:the ruling could be enough to clear the way for impeachment proceedings [in imperative]:Stand back, there! Clear the way!
in clear
not in code:the Russian staff practice of sending radio messages and orders in clear
in the clear
1no longer in danger or under suspicion:the information put her in the clear
2with nothing to hinder one in achieving something:a cross from O’Neill left Hughes in the clear with not even the goalkeeper to beat
out of a clear sky
as a complete surprise:his moods blew up suddenly out of a clear sky
clear off (or out)
[usually in imperative] informal go away:‘Clear off!’ he yelled
clear something out
remove the contents from something so as to tidy it or free it for alternative use:they told her to clear out her desk by the next day
clear up
1(of an illness or other medical condition) become cured:all my health problems cleared up
2(of the weather) become brighter:I said I would fix the roof when the weather clears up
(of rain) stop:the drizzle looked unlikely to clear up
clear something up
1 (also clear up) tidy something up by removing rubbish or other unwanted items:Thomas decided to clear up his cottagehe asked the youths to clear up their litterI keep meaning to come down here and clear up
2solve or explain something:he wanted to clear up some misconceptions
3cure an illness or other medical condition:folk customs prescribed sage tea to clear up measles
