cleaning out

UK
/ˈkliːnɪŋ aʊt/
US
/ˈklinɪŋ aʊt/

Translations

clean outverb

cleaning out

Gerund

cleaned out
Past Simple
cleaned out
Past Participle
cleaning out
Gerund
UK
/kliːn aʊt/
US
/klin aʊt/
pillerAu sens de voler tout le contenu d’un lieu.
The burglars cleaned out the entire store before the police arrived.
Les cambrioleurs ont pillé tout le magasin avant l’arrivée de la police.
épuiserSurtout pour l’argent, les comptes ou les ressources.
The unexpected expenses really cleaned out my savings account.
Les dépenses imprévues ont vraiment épuisé mon compte d’épargne.
I need to clean out the garage this weekend to make room for the new car.
Je dois vider le garage ce week-end pour faire de la place pour la nouvelle voiture.

Definitions

clean outverb
To remove all contents from a space or container, often to organize or discard unwanted items.
I need to clean out the garage this weekend to make room for the new car.
To use up or deplete resources or money completely.
The unexpected expenses really cleaned out my savings account.
To rob or steal everything from a place.
The burglars cleaned out the entire store before the police arrived.