All Clear (Noun)
Meaning 1
Permission to proceed because obstacles have been removed.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The pilot was finally given the all clear to land after the air traffic controllers confirmed the runway was clear of debris.
- The construction team was forced to delay work until they received the all clear from the environmental inspectors.
- The doctor gave the patient the all clear to resume normal activity after a thorough examination showed no complications from the surgery.
- The coast guard issued an all clear to vessels in the area after determining that the hazardous material had been safely contained.
- The police gave the all clear for the parade to proceed after clearing the area of protesters and checking for any potential security threats.
Meaning 2
A signal (usually a siren) that danger is over.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.