cleanup (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkliːnʌp/
Also written: clean-up. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.
Definition
The process of making something clean and tidy.
Examples
The cleanup after the festival took several days.
We need to organize a neighborhood cleanup next Saturday.
How to Use cleanup
- cleanup operation (collocation)
- An organized effort to clean a large area or remove a significant mess. — "The environmental agency coordinated a massive cleanup operation after the chemical spill."
- neighborhood cleanup (collocation)
- An event where residents of a neighborhood work together to clean public spaces. — "The annual neighborhood cleanup is scheduled for the first weekend in May."
- post-event cleanup (collocation)
- The process of cleaning up after a specific event has concluded. — "The post-event cleanup for the concert venue was extensive."
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