What is "clean out"

vb. 1 (context transitive English) To clean, especially to tidy by removing the contents. 2 (context transitive idiomatic English) To empty completely; to remove all money or possessions from.

1. v. empty completely; "We cleaned out all the drawers" [syn: clear out]

2. force out; "The new boss cleaned out the lazy workers"

3. deprive completely of money or goods; "The robbers cleaned us out in a couple of hours"