cleared

5 definitions • 10 examples

(of an area, path, etc.) having had objects, pieces of rubbish, etc. removed from it, especially when these were blocking something or causing a problem:

No one will be allowed into the city centre until the area is completely cleared.

The morning after the snowstorm, he drove slowly down a cleared path to the town.

(of objects, rubbish, etc.) having been removed from a place:

Rinse out all the pipes thoroughly with a hose once the blockage is cleared.

We hope to have the wreckage completely cleared by Monday.

There were large piles of cleared debris.

having been found not to be guilty of doing something wrong:

He considers himself completely cleared of any wrongdoing after the investigation.

The only thing that mattered to her was a cleared name.

given official approval or permission:

be cleared to Once vehicles have been inspected, they are cleared to cross the bridge.

Only applicants who are security cleared will be eligible to take up the post.

(of a cheque or payment) able to be paid to the person who it is owed to, because a bank has approved it:

If your bid is successful, you must pay 10% of the final price immediately using a cleared cheque or a banker's draft.