clearing

• Den Prozess der Verrechnung, Abrechnung oder des Ausgleichs von Forderungen und Verbindlichkeiten betreffend, besonders im Bank- und Finanzwesen.

Relating to the process of settling accounts or transactions, especially in banking and finance.

1. Open space in a forestB2formal

   An area of land within a forest or woodland that has no trees or bushes.

   Lichtung

   • They set up camp in a small clearing in the woods.
   • The deer emerged into the clearing at dawn.
   • A beautiful clearing with wildflowers was hidden behind the trees.

   Synonymegladeopening

2. Financial settlementC1formalbusiness

   The process of exchanging and settling financial transactions between banks or institutions.

   Clearing-

   • The bank handles the clearing of checks overnight.
   • Clearing houses facilitate the settlement of trades.
   • The clearing process ensures all payments are properly transferred.

   Synonymeclearancereconciliationsettlement

• Eine offene Fläche im Wald oder in bewaldetem Gebiet, auf der keine Bäume stehen; auch die Beseitigung von Hindernissen oder die Regelung von Schulden.

A noun referring to an open space in a forest or wooded area where there are no trees, or the process of removing obstacles or settling debts.

1. Open area in a forestB1formal

   An open space in a forest or wooded area where there are no trees.

   Lichtung

   • They found a small clearing in the woods to set up camp.
   • The deer emerged into the clearing at dawn.
   • A beautiful meadow clearing appeared after the dense forest.

   Synonymegapgladeopeningspace

2. Financial settlementC1formal

   The process of exchanging and settling financial transactions between banks or institutions.

   Clearing

   • The bank handles the clearing of checks between accounts.
   • Clearing houses ensure smooth financial transactions.
   • The clearing process takes about three business days.

   Synonymeclearancenettingreconciliationsettlement

• Hindernisse beseitigen, etwas verständlich machen oder von Unklarheit und Verstopfung befreien.

A verb meaning to remove obstacles, make something understandable, or free from confusion or obstruction.

1. Remove obstacles or unwanted itemsA2formal

   To remove objects, obstacles, or unwanted items from a place.

   Entfernen

   • Please clear the table after dinner.
   • They cleared the road after the accident.
   • He cleared his desk before leaving the office.

   Synonymeclean outemptyfreeridstripunblockunclog

   Antonymeblockclutterfillobstruct

2. Prove innocenceB2formal

   To officially prove that someone is not guilty of a crime.

   Entlasten

   • The court cleared him of all charges.
   • She was cleared of any wrongdoing.
   • New evidence cleared the suspect.

   Synonymeabsolveacquitexculpateexoneratevindicate

   Antonymeconvictincriminate

3. Give permissionB2formal

   To give official permission for something to happen.

   Genehmigen

   • The project was cleared by the management.
   • The plane was cleared for takeoff.
   • The editor cleared the article for publication.

   Synonymeallowapproveauthorizeendorsegreen lightokaypasspermitratifysanction

   Antonymebanblockdenyforbidprohibitveto

4. Become transparent or brightB1formal

   To become free of clouds, mist, or darkness.

   Aufklaren

   • The sky cleared after the storm.
   • The fog cleared by mid-morning.
   • His mind cleared after a good night's sleep.

   Synonymebreakbrightenclear upliftlighten

   Antonymeclouddarkenobscure

Phrasal-Variantenclear awayclear offclear outclear up