clear up
Britishverb
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(tr) to explain or solve (a mystery, misunderstanding, etc)
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to put (a place or thing that is disordered) in order
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(intr) (of the weather) to become brighter
noun
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Clarify, explain, solve, as in Let's try to clear up this misunderstanding . [Late 1600s]
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Become clear, as in After the storm, it cleared up very quickly . [Early 1600s]
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Return something to a normal condition, cure, as in This new salve will clear up your rash .
Example Sentences
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Netflix agreed to allow Warner to discuss Paramount’s latest proposal during a seven-day negotiating period ending on Feb. 23, saying it would clear up the situation once and for all.
Under its deal with the council, it is the responsibility of Voi, the e-scooter operator, to clear up badly parked vehicles in Oxford.
From BBC
When Papa shouted “Snake!” my old heart jumped clear up in my throat.
From Literature
The risks around Oracle’s shift to a more capital-intensive business focused on mass data-center construction are starting to clear up, Oppenheimer said.
From Barron's
Discovery a seven-day waiver of certain obligations of their merger agreement in order to engage with Paramount’s competing bid is an effort to clear up any confusion for shareholders.
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