Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clear-a-table
verb
/klɪr ə ˈteɪ.bəl/
Definition
To remove objects, usually dishes and utensils, from a table after a meal.
Examples
- After we finished eating, I cleared the table to prepare for dessert.
- Please clear the table when you’re done with your lunch.
Meaning
The act of cleaning a table by taking away everything that was used during a meal, making the table tidy again.
Synonyms
- clean off the table
- remove dishes
- tidy the table
