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

Lastly, at least a portion of the NBA’s ratings struggles are probably going to clear up next year when the league’s new rights deal kicks in. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Dec. 2024

Flair took to social media to clear up any misunderstandings, emphasizing that the issue had nothing to do with his wife, Wendy, or anyone in his family. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024

If your skin seems to clear up, that food may be an acne trigger for you. —Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 17 Dec. 2024

Rest assured, the actress cleared up her true intentions and is looking forward to working with her again. —Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024