clear up

phrasal verb

cleared up; clearing up; clears up

1

of weather or the sky : to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.

The sky cleared up after the rain.

It's cloudy now, but it's clearing up gradually.

2

of the skin : to become free of marks or spots

My skin cleared up when I started using the cream.

3

: to go away

My symptoms cleared up once I started using the cream.

4

British : to make an area clean or tidy

Let's clear up before we leave.

Examples of clear up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To clear up those rumors, Chiefs CEO and owner Clark Hunt spoke about the longevity of the team, including keeping Reid with his play sheet in hand. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024

To help clear up this confusion, Tribe CBD strives to provide the highest-quality hemp education on our website. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024

Mike Tindall wants to clear up a few misconceptions about what the royal family are really like behind closed doors. —Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024

If your acne doesn’t clear up with at-home care, reach out to a dermatologist. —Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024