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all-clear Definition

all·-clear (ôl′klir′)

noun

a siren blast or other signal that an air raid or practice alert is over
all-clear Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • give: He's now been given the all-clear by physio Steve Kemp.
  • get: Despite getting the all-clear from medical staff at the hospital, Marshall has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against Sheffield United.
  • receive: Jill, Ruth, Phil, Julia, Elizabeth, Lynda Ruth's been to the clinic - and has received the all-clear.

Modifies a noun

  • signal: The all-clear signal is only passed via command channels.
  • siren: The all-clear siren was of a continuous sound at the high note.
  • sound: Eventually the all-clear sounds, and life returns to what passed as ' normal ' in wartime.