clearance (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈklɪərəns/
Definition
The process of removing unwanted items or stock, often at reduced prices, to make space.
Examples
The winter coat was on final clearance for just $20.
We need to get rid of these old files; it's time for a clearance.
The department store announced a massive clearance sale to make room for new inventory.
How to Use clearance
- clearance sale (collocation)
- A sale of goods at reduced prices to clear stock. — "We bought a lot of items at the end-of-season clearance sale."
- get clearance (collocation)
- To obtain official permission or approval. — "You need to get clearance from your manager before booking the flight."
- with clearance (prepositional phrase)
- With sufficient space or distance. — "The bus managed to pass the narrow street with only a few inches of clearance."
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