scrubbed

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch Reiben gründlich gereinigt wurde, oder, im informellen Kontext, etwas, das abgesagt, entfernt oder aufgegeben wurde.

Describes something that has been cleaned thoroughly by rubbing, or, in informal contexts, something that has been cancelled, removed, or abandoned.

1. Cleaned thoroughlyB1formal

   Having been cleaned or rubbed hard, especially with a brush and soap.

   Geschrubbt

   • The kitchen floor was scrubbed until it shone.
   • She wore a pair of scrubbed jeans that were faded from washing.
   • The scrubbed pots were stacked neatly on the shelf.

   Synonymebrushedscouredwashed

   Antonymedirtyfilthygrimysoiledstainedunclean

2. Cancelled or abandonedB2informalamerican

   Informal term meaning that a plan, event, or project has been cancelled or called off.

   Abgesagt

   • The mission was scrubbed due to bad weather.
   • Our vacation plans got scrubbed at the last minute.
   • The launch was scrubbed just before liftoff.

   Synonymecancelled

• Verb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, bei der etwas kräftig gerieben wird, besonders mit einer Bürste, um es zu reinigen; außerdem bedeutet es, etwas abzusagen oder zu beseitigen.

A verb used to indicate the act of rubbing something hard, especially with a brush, to clean it, or to cancel or eliminate something.

1. Clean with hard rubbingA2formal

   To rub something hard, often with a brush and soap, to remove dirt or stains.

   Schrubben

   • She scrubbed the kitchen floor until it shone.
   • He scrubbed the stain on his shirt with a brush.
   • They scrubbed the pots and pans after the big dinner.

   Synonymebrushcleanserubscour

2. Wash thoroughlyA2formal

   To clean something thoroughly, especially one's hands or body.

   Gründlich waschen

   • The surgeon scrubbed her hands before the operation.
   • He scrubbed himself clean after working in the garden.
   • You should scrub your face with a gentle cleanser.

   Synonymebrushcleanserubscourwash

   Antonymedefiledirtysoilstain

3. B2informal

   To cancel or postpone something that was planned or scheduled.

   Absagen oder verschieben

   • They decided to scrub the project due to budget cuts.
   • The launch was scrubbed because of bad weather.
   • We had to scrub our vacation plans at the last minute.

   Synonymeabandonaxecall offcancelditchdropnixscrapshelve

   Antonymeconfirmmaintainplanschedule

Phrasal-Variantenscrub up