Emptying

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmptiːɪŋ/

Emptying (noun)

  1. The act of taking everything out of a container or space.

Examples

  • The emptying of the trash bin happens every morning.
  • Emptying of the dishwasher is a daily chore.

Common collocations: emptying process, emptying schedule, empty the bin, empty the tank, empty the drawer

Emptying (verb)

  1. To remove all items or substances from a container or space.

Examples

  • She is emptying the bucket into the sink.
  • They are emptying the boxes after the move.

Synonyms of Emptying

Neutral

Antonyms of Emptying

  • when referring to adding contents