Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
empty-the-wastebasket
Verb Phrase
/ˈɛmpti ðə ˈweɪstˌbæskɪt/
Definition
To remove all the contents from a wastebasket, usually to clean or dispose of trash.
Examples
- Before the meeting, please empty the wastebasket in the conference room.
- He forgot to empty the wastebasket, and now it smells.
- Make it a habit to empty the wastebasket at least once a week.
Meaning
The action of clearing out a wastebasket where discarded items or rubbish has accumulated.
Synonyms
- Clear the trash
- Dispose of rubbish
- Clean out the bin
