cleaning

Used to describe something that is intended for or related to the process of removing dirt, stains, or impurities.

ruИспользуется для описания чего-либо, предназначенного для удаления грязи, пятен или загрязнений.esSe usa para describir algo destinado a eliminar la suciedad, las manchas o la contaminación, o relacionado con la limpieza.frSe dit de ce qui sert à nettoyer, à enlever la saleté, les taches ou les impuretés.deBeschreibt etwas, das dazu dient, Schmutz, Flecken oder Verunreinigungen zu entfernen. Bezieht sich häufig auf Reinigungsmittel, Reinigungsgeräte oder Reinigungsvorgänge.ptUsado para descrever algo destinado a remover sujeira, manchas ou impurezas, ou relacionado à limpeza.zh用于描述某物具有清洁、去污或消毒的功能，如清洁用品或清洁动作。arيُستخدم لوصف شيء مخصَّص لإزالة الأوساخ أو البقع أو الملوّثات، أو مرتبط بعملية التنظيف.

1. Used for cleaning A2 formal

   Designed or intended for the purpose of cleaning something.

   • She bought a new cleaning product for the kitchen.
   • The cleaning cloth is in the cupboard.
   • We need more cleaning supplies for the office.

   ruЧистящийesde limpiezafrde nettoyagedeReinigungs-ptde limpezazh清洁用的arمُخصَّص للتنظيف

   Synonyms: cleansingdetergent

2. Related to the act of cleaning A2 formal

   Connected with the process of removing dirt or making something clean.

   • The cleaning process took longer than expected.
   • He works for a cleaning company.
   • They scheduled a cleaning service for the weekend.

   ruСвязанный с уборкойesde limpiezafrrelatif au nettoyagedeMit der Reinigung zusammenhängendptRelacionado ao ato de limparzh与清洁有关的arمتعلق بالتنظيف

   Synonyms: cleansingdetergentdetersive

• more cleaning comparative form
• most cleaning superlative form

uncountable

A noun referring to the act or process of removing dirt, stains, or impurities from something, often to maintain hygiene or order.

ruПроцесс удаления грязи, пятен или загрязнений с чего-либо, часто для поддержания гигиены или порядка.esProceso de eliminar suciedad, manchas o impurezas de algo, a menudo para mantener la higiene o el orden.frAction de retirer la saleté, les taches ou les impuretés de quelque chose, souvent pour maintenir l'hygiène ou l'ordre.deDer Vorgang, Schmutz, Flecken oder Verunreinigungen von etwas zu entfernen, oft um Hygiene oder Ordnung zu erhalten.ptAto ou processo de remover sujeira, manchas ou impurezas de algo, geralmente para manter a higiene ou a ordem. Também pode se referir à limpeza de um local ou à ação de tornar algo limpo.zh清除物体表面的污垢、斑点或脏物的过程，通常是为了保持卫生或整洁。arعملية إزالة الأوساخ والبقع أو الملوثات من شيء ما، وغالبًا ما تُجرى للحفاظ على النظافة أو الترتيب.

1. Act of cleaning A2 formal

   The process of removing dirt, stains, or unwanted substances from a surface or area.

   • The cleaning of the house took all morning.
   • She does the cleaning every Saturday.
   • Professional cleaning services are available for offices.

   ruУборкаeslimpiezafraction de nettoyerdeReinigungptLimpezazh清洁arتنظيف

   Synonyms: cleansinglaunderingpolishingpurifyingscrubbingsweepingwashing

2. Cleaning as a job A2 formal

   The job or activity of cleaning buildings, rooms, or equipment.

   • He works in cleaning at the local hospital.
   • The cleaning staff arrive after office hours.
   • She found a job in industrial cleaning.

   ruУборкаeslimpieza (como trabajo)frménage (en tant que profession)deReinigungptLimpezazh保洁arالتنظيف

   Synonyms: housekeeping

• cleanings plural form
• cleanings' possessive plural form
• cleaning's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of removing dirt, marks, or mess from something.

ruГлагол, обозначающий действие по удалению грязи, пятен или беспорядка с чего-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de quitar suciedad, manchas o desorden de algo.frVerbe désignant l'action d'enlever la saleté, les taches ou le désordre de quelque chose.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, Schmutz, Flecken oder Unordnung von etwas zu entfernen.ptVerbo que indica a ação de remover sujeira, manchas ou bagunça de algo, tornando-o limpo; também pode significar limpar ou organizar um espaço.zh动词，指去除物体或场所上的污垢、污渍或杂乱，使其变得干净整洁；也可指把东西弄干净或打扫整理。arفعل يدل على إزالة الأوساخ أو البقع أو الفوضى من شيء ما، أو جعله نظيفًا ومرتبًا.

1. Remove dirt or mess A1 formal

   To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess by washing, wiping, or brushing.

   • She cleaned the kitchen after dinner.
   • He cleaned his shoes before entering the house.
   • Please clean the windows; they are very dirty.

   ruУбиратьeslimpiar (quitar suciedad)frNettoyerdeReinigenptLimparzh清洁arتنظيف

   Synonyms: brushcleansedustmoprinsescrubsweeptidyvacuumwashwipe

   Antonyms: befoulcontaminatedirtyfoulpollutesoilstain

2. Organize or tidy A2 formal

   To remove unnecessary items and make a place neat and orderly.

   • I need to clean my desk before starting work.
   • They cleaned the garage and threw away old boxes.
   • She spent the weekend cleaning her room.

   ruУбиратьesOrganizar o poner en ordenfrrangerdeAufräumenptArrumarzh整理arترتيب المكان

   Synonyms: neatenorganizespruce upstraightentidy

   Antonyms: clutterdisarrangedisordermess

3. Remove illegal or harmful things B2 informal

   To remove something illegal, harmful, or undesirable from a place or system.

   • The police cleaned the streets of drug dealers.
   • The company cleaned up its act after the scandal.
   • They cleaned the river of toxic waste.

   ruОчиститьeslimpiar (eliminar algo ilegal o dañino)frassainirdeSäubernptLimparzh清除arتنظيف

   Synonyms: cleanseexpurgatepurgepurifyscrub

   Antonyms: contaminatecorruptpollutetaint

• cleaned past participle
• cleaned past simple
• cleaning present participle
• cleans third person singular

Phrasal variants: clean outclean up