Phrase guide

all clear

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

a signal that danger, such as an air raid, is over; usually a siren at a single pitch

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

permission to proceed after obstacles have been removed

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

permission to proceed because obstacles have been removed

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: permission

4

noun

Meaning 4

a signal (usually a siren) that danger is over

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: signal, signaling, sign

History

Etymology

all + clear

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: отбой (otboj) — signal
  • Finnish: vaara ohi — signal