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cleanup

Pronunciation: [ˈkliːnʌp]

Word

Learn how to use cleanup in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “environment”

(noun) a cleanup is an event or action where people come together to tidy up a place, usually to make it cleaner or more presentable. It can be in parks, streets, or other public areas.

Example

The community organized a cleanup to pick up trash in the park.

Example

They didn’t hold a cleanup, so the park became messier over time.

Example

When is the next cleanup scheduled for the beach?

Context: “general usage”

(noun) cleanup can also refer to the act of cleaning things up in any situation, like after a party when there is a lot to put away and clean.

Example

After the dinner party, we had a cleanup to wash the dishes and put everything back in order.

Example

Without any cleanup, the kitchen remained dirty and cluttered.

Example

How long will the cleanup after the event take?

Context: “general usage”

(verb) to cleanup means to clean something or to make it tidy again. You might cleanup your room, your workspace, or any messy area.

Example

I will cleanup my room tomorrow so it looks nice again.

Example

He didn’t cleanup his homework area, so it stayed really messy.

Example

Did you remember to cleanup after your craft project?

How to pronounce cleanup

Pronunciation: [ˈkliːnʌp]

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