Cleanup

Pronunciation: /ˈkliːˌnʌp/

Cleanup (noun)

  1. the act of making a place clean and tidy by removing dirt or waste
  2. the process of removing harmful substances from the environment
  3. a position in baseball where a player bats fourth, often expected to hit well

Examples

  • The cleanup took all afternoon.
  • After the party, a big cleanup was necessary.

Common collocations: do a cleanup, massive cleanup, quick cleanup, environmental cleanup, organize a cleanup

Synonyms of Cleanup

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Cleanup

  • When referring to disorder or untidiness.