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the signal that an air raid or other danger is over.[1915-20]
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all 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
all-clear — allˈ clearˈ noun A signal that the reason for sheltering, or (figurative) for inactivity, is past • • • Main Entry: ↑all … Useful english dictionary
all-clear — [ôl′klir′] n. a siren blast or other signal that an air raid or practice alert is over * * * … Universalium
all clear — all′ clear′ n. the signal that a danger is over • Etymology: 1915–20 … From formal English to slang
all-clear — ► NOUN ▪ a signal that danger or difficulty is over … English terms dictionary
all-clear — [ôl′klir′] n. a siren blast or other signal that an air raid or practice alert is over … English World dictionary
all 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.… … English dictionary
All-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,… … Wikipedia
all 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
all 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 … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
all clear, the — noun a signal or announcement that tells people that a period of danger has ended: The bomb had been safely disarmed and the all clear was given. a. if someone who has been sick or injured is given the all clear, doctors tell them that they are… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
