What is the meaning of CLEAN UP

clean up s.t.

clean s.t. up

Definition:

make a place completely clean or tidy

Examples:

1. This place is a mess!  You have to clean it up before you leave.

2. He told his kids if they cleaned up their rooms, he would take them to a movie.

3. Let’s clean up the kitchen before bed so it looks nice when we get up in the morning.

present –	CLEAN UP
present participle –	CLEANING UP
past –	CLEANED UP
past participle –	CLEANED UP

 

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