What is the meaning of clean out?

verb

  • Empty completely.
    • usage: "We cleaned out all the drawers"
  • Force out.
    • usage: "The new boss cleaned out the lazy workers"
  • Deprive completely of money or goods.
    • usage: "The robbers cleaned us out in a couple of hours"
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