clear up

B1 · Intermediate British English

phr.v. to make a place neat by putting things away or cleaning.

phr.v. to make a place tidy by removing unwanted items or organising a mess.

“Could you help me clear up the kitchen after we finish dinner?”

“The volunteers spent the entire afternoon clearing up the park after the music festival had concluded.”

B1 · Intermediate

phr.v. when clouds or rain go away and the weather becomes better.

phr.v. of weather or the sky: to become bright, calm, or free of clouds and rain.

日本語:晴れる※

“It's raining now, but the forecast says it should clear up by noon.”

“Although the morning was marred by heavy fog, the sky began to clear up just as the outdoor ceremony was scheduled to begin.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Medicine

phr.v. when an illness or a skin problem goes away.

phr.v. to disappear or heal, typically in reference to a minor illness, infection, or skin condition.

“The doctor said my cough should clear up in a few days with some rest.”

“The rash began to clear up almost immediately after she started applying the prescribed ointment twice a day.”