clear the decks en · VERB
Meanings
- To remove, or fasten, all loose material, or partitions prior to a naval engagement.
- (broadly, figuratively) To prepare for action.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| clears the decks | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| clearing the decks | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cleared the decks | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| cleared the decks | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Relateds
battle stations · all hands on deck
Translations (2)
he הִכּוֹן לַקְרָב (order) · es zafarrancho (order)