emptying
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛmptiɪŋ// UK //ˈɛmptɪɪŋ// emp·ty·ing
n. the act of removing everything from inside a container or space. You use this when you clear out a room, a bag, or a bin.
n. the process or act of removing the contents of a container or space. Often used in gerundial form to describe domestic or industrial maintenance tasks.
The daily emptying of the trash is your job.
The complete emptying of the warehouse took three days and required a team of ten movers.
The sudden emptying of the stadium after the final whistle created a massive bottleneck at the main gates, requiring police intervention to manage the crowd flow.
Usage
Functions as a verbal noun; can be modified by adjectives or followed by 'of' phrases.