clear away
Get rid of
Clear away means to remove things from a space, restoring it to an uncluttered state.
You clear away dishes after a meal, clear away debris after a storm, or clear away papers from a desk.
The phrase emphasizes making a space usable again: Let me clear away these boxes so you can sit down.
Figuratively, obstacles or doubts can clear away: Her explanation cleared away any confusion.
Restore order to
- straightenMake linear or orderly
- neatenMake orderly
- organizePut into systematic order
- declutterRemove unnecessary items
sweep · dust · wipe down · sort · arrange · spruce up · pick up · gather up
Arrange or settle
- discardDeliberately throw out
- eliminateRemove completely
- get rid ofEliminate or discard
- shiftMovement or work period
move aside · relocate · dislodge · extract · haul off · cart off · sweep aside · push aside
clean up
Restore order to
- straightenMake linear or orderly
- neatenMake orderly
- organizePut into systematic order
declutter · sweep · dust · wipe down · sort · arrange · spruce up · pick up · gather up · collect
dispose
Arrange or settle
- discardDeliberately throw out
- eliminateRemove completely
- get rid ofEliminate or discard
move aside · shift · relocate · dislodge · extract · haul off · cart off · sweep aside · push aside · brush off
scatter
Distribute in random directions
lift · fade · evaporate · break up · thin out · drift off · recede · subside · disappear · pass
clear awayclutter
Untidy collection of items
clutter up · mess up · litter · make a mess · strew
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