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clears

[/klɪrz/]
verb
limpa, clareia, desbloqueia
1. Third person singular present of 'clear': to remove obstructions or unwanted items
She clears the table after dinner.
Ela limpa a mesa depois do jantar.
2. To make something transparent or free from cloudiness
The sky clears after the storm.
O céu clareia após a tempestade.
3. To pass without collision or obstruction
The plane clears the mountain range.
O avião passa limpo sobre a cordilheira.
4. To approve or authorize
The project clears all regulatory requirements.
O projeto atende todos os requisitos regulatórios.
5. To earn as profit after deducting expenses
The business clears $50,000 annually.
O negócio lucra $50.000 anualmente.
Synonyms
removescleansesbrightensclarifiesauthorizes
Antonyms
obscuresblockscluttersdarkens

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limpa, clareia
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
limpa, desbloqueia
Often used in business/financial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
limpa, tira
Informal colloquial usage
Portugal
limpa, clareia, desbloqueia
Similar to Brazilian usage with slight pronunciation differences

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the air - resolver malentendidos
clear as day - claro como a luz do dia
clear the deck - preparar-se para ação
in the clear - fora de perigo ou suspeita
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