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clearing

UK
/ˈklɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɪrɪŋ/
clearing up

Translations

clearingnoun
clearings
pl
UK
/ˈklɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɪrɪŋ/
compensationVocabulaire financier et bancaire.
The bank's clearing of checks is done overnight to ensure funds are available.
La compensation des chèques par la banque est effectuée pendant la nuit afin de garantir la disponibilité des fonds.
We set up our campsite in a clearing surrounded by tall pines.
Nous avons installé notre campement dans une clairière entourée de grands pins.
défrichementSens agricole ou forestier.
The clearing of the land was necessary before construction could begin.
Le défrichement du terrain était nécessaire avant que la construction puisse commencer.
raclement de gorge
A discreet clearing of his throat signaled that the meeting should begin.
Un discret raclement de gorge indiqua que la réunion devait commencer.
Synonyms
glade
opening
cleft
gap
space
expanse
clearinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈklɪərɪŋ/
US
/ˈklɪrɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is becoming clear or free of obstructions (e.g., "clearing sky").
s'éclaircissantSe dit du temps ou du ciel.
The hikers welcomed the clearing weather after hours of rain.
Les randonneurs ont accueilli avec soulagement le temps s'éclaircissant après des heures de pluie.
clearingadjective
more clearing
Comp.
most clearing
Super.
Attributive use before nouns, especially in financial contexts (e.g., clearing bank, clearing system).
de compensationSens financier et bancaire.
A clearing bank must maintain sufficient reserves to honor its clients' cheques.
Une banque de compensation doit maintenir des réserves suffisantes pour honorer les chèques de ses clients.
clearverb

clearing

Gerund

cleared
Past Simple
cleared
Past Participle
clearing
Gerund
UK
/klɪə/
US
/klɪr/
débarrasserEnlever ce qui obstrue un lieu ou un espace.
The workers cleared the road after the landslide.
Les ouvriers ont débarrassé la route après le glissement de terrain.
être compenséDans le domaine bancaire ou financier.
The cheque cleared within two business days.
Le chèque a été compensé en deux jours ouvrables.
autoriserDonner une approbation officielle.
The pilot was cleared for take-off.
Le pilote a été autorisé à décoller.
franchirPasser au-dessus d'un obstacle sans le toucher.
The athlete cleared the high bar with ease.
L'athlète a franchi la barre haute sans difficulté.

Definitions

clearingnoun
An open space in a forest where there are no trees.
We set up our campsite in a clearing surrounded by tall pines.
The process of removing trees and vegetation from an area.
The clearing of the land was necessary before construction could begin.
The act of settling or processing financial transactions, especially in banking.
The bank's clearing of checks is done overnight to ensure funds are available.
The act of forcing phlegm or obstruction from the throat, often expressed by a brief cough.
A discreet clearing of his throat signaled that the meeting should begin.
clearinggerund / present participle
Becoming free from clouds, mist, obstruction, or confusion; improving in clarity.
The hikers welcomed the clearing weather after hours of rain.
clearingadjective
Relating to or involved in the settlement of financial transactions.
A clearing bank must maintain sufficient reserves to honor its clients' cheques.
clearverb
To remove unwanted objects or obstructions from (a place, an area, etc.).
The workers cleared the road after the landslide.
(of payments, cheques, or transactions) To be successfully processed or to allow funds to become available.
The cheque cleared within two business days.
To give or receive official approval or authorization for something or someone.
The pilot was cleared for take-off.
To move past or over (an obstacle) without touching it.
The athlete cleared the high bar with ease.
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