clearance

/ˈklɛrəns/

Definitions

1. noun

permission to enter or leave a place, especially a country or a restricted area, or official authorization to do something.

“The travelers obtained a clearance from the border control before entering the country.”

2. noun

the act of removing or getting rid of something, especially in a sale or at a low price.

“The store had a clearance sale on winter clothing.”

3. noun

a visible view or sight of something, especially the sky or a landscape.

“The mountain offered a beautiful clearance of the surrounding countryside.”

4. noun

a gap or opening in something, especially a wall or a fence.

“The dog managed to squeeze through the clearance in the fence.”

5. verb

to remove or get rid of something, especially at a sale or at a low price.

“The store will clear out the old inventory to make room for new stock.”

6. verb

to make something visible or visible again.

“The repairman managed to clear up the fog on the windshield.”

7. verb

to remove or get rid of something, especially obstacles or obstacles to a project.

“The team worked to clear up the issues that were blocking their progress.”

8. noun

the act of making something visible or clear, especially an image or a signal.

“The engineer worked on the clearance of the satellite signal.”

Synonyms

  • authorization
  • opening
  • permission
  • removal
  • sale
  • visibility

Antonyms

  • blockage
  • closure
  • concealment
  • obstruction
  • seclusion