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  • 1all clear — n all clear the all clear a) official permission to begin doing something give (sb)/get the all clear ▪ We ve got the all clear for the new project. b) a signal such as a loud whistle that tells you that a dangerous situation has ended …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 2all-clear — allˈ clearˈ noun A signal that the reason for sheltering, or (figurative) for inactivity, is past • • • Main Entry: ↑all …

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  • 3all-clear — [ôl′klir′] n. a siren blast or other signal that an air raid or practice alert is over * * * …

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  • 4all clear — all′ clear′ n. the signal that a danger is over • Etymology: 1915–20 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 5all-clear — ► NOUN ▪ a signal that danger or difficulty is over …

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  • 6all-clear — [ôl′klir′] n. a siren blast or other signal that an air raid or practice alert is over …

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  • 7all clear — 1) N SING: the N The all clear is a signal that a dangerous situation, for example an air raid, has ended. The all clear was sounded about 10 minutes after the alert was given. CONVENTION All clear is also a convention. All clear, Misha growled.… …

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  • 8All-clear — An all clear is a term used by civil defense or military authorities to inform others that an imminent physical danger has passed. This typically will end an alert or warning status that was previously issued. The all clear can be given vocally,… …

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  • 9all clear — noun the all clear a) official permission to begin doing something: We ve got the all clear from the board for the new project. b) a signal such as a loud whistle that tells you that a dangerous situation has ended: give/sound the all clear: The… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 10all clear —    If you are allowed to do something after a check up to make sure that everything is all right, you get the all clear.     Dad says he s going to play golf again as soon as he gets the all clear from his doctor …

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