cleaning

/'kli:niɳ/

Thân thiện

He is giving his shoes a good cleaning.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or process of making something clean: "Cleaning" refers to the activity of removing dirt, stains, or unwanted matter from an object, surface, or area.
   • An instance of this activity: It can also refer to a specific session or occasion of performing this task.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The cleaning of the kitchen took two hours.
  • She does a thorough cleaning of the house every Saturday.
  • He gave his shoes a good cleaning. (Reference example)

Advanced Usage

• "Spring cleaning": A thorough cleaning of a house or room, traditionally done in the spring.
  • We spent the weekend doing our annual spring cleaning.
• "Dry cleaning": A commercial process for cleaning clothes and fabrics using chemical solvents instead of water.
  • I need to take my suit to the dry cleaning.

Variants and Related Words

• Clean (verb): To make something free from dirt or mess.
  • Please clean your room.
• Cleaner (noun): A person or substance that cleans.
  • She works as an office cleaner.
  • Use a strong cleaner for the bathroom tiles.
• Cleanliness (noun): The state or habit of being clean.
  • Good cleanliness is important in a restaurant kitchen.

Synonyms

• Cleansing: The act of making something thoroughly clean.
• Washing: Cleaning with water and often soap.
• Scrubbing: Cleaning something by rubbing it hard, often with a brush.
• Tidying: Making a place neat by putting things in order, which often involves cleaning.

Related Phrases

• "Cleaning up" (phrasal verb/noun phrase): The process of making a place clean and tidy, especially after a mess has been made.
  • The cleaning up after the party took all morning.
• "Cleaning lady/man" (noun phrase): A person whose job is to clean houses or buildings.
  • Our cleaning lady comes every Tuesday.

Related Idioms

• "A clean sweep": A complete change or removal of people or things, often implying a fresh start. While not directly about the act of cleaning, it uses the concept metaphorically.
  • The new manager made a clean sweep of the old staff.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of making something clean
   • he gave his shoes a good cleaning

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cleansing
• cleanup