English · Daily Life
clean up
/kliːn ʌp/
[/kliːn ʌp/]
tidy and clean
Beginnerverb
Definition
To make a place neat and clean by removing dirt or mess. It can also mean to make oneself tidy.
Example
We need to clean up the kitchen after the party.
We need to clean up the kitchen after the party.
Etymology
From 'clean' plus 'up', with 'up' adding a sense of completeness.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for tidying any space after a mess.