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emptying

 

[ ˈɛmptiɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action

The act of removing the contents of something, typically a container or a space.

Synonyms

clearing, draining, evacuating.

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Word Description / Examples
emptying

Use when removing all contents from a container or space.

  • She is emptying the trash bin
  • The cleaning staff is emptying all the rooms
draining

Best used when removing liquid from a container, area, or situation.

  • He is draining the pasta
  • The technician is draining the oil from the car engine
clearing

Appropriate for removing obstacles or unwanted items from a space, or making an area free from things.

  • They are clearing the snow from the driveway
  • The event team is clearing the stage for the next act
evacuating

Typically associated with moving people or animals from a dangerous area to safety.

  • The authorities are evacuating residents due to the wildfire
  • They are evacuating the building because of the fire alarm

Examples of usage

  • The emptying of the trash cans is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
  • The emptying of the warehouse was completed within a week.

Translations

Translations of the word "emptying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esvaziamento

🇮🇳 खाली करना

🇩🇪 Entleerung

🇮🇩 pengosongan

🇺🇦 спорожнення

🇵🇱 opróżnianie

🇯🇵 空にすること (karanisuru koto)

🇫🇷 vidage

🇪🇸 vaciado

🇹🇷 boşaltma

🇰🇷 비우기 (biugi)

🇸🇦 إفراغ (ifragh)

🇨🇿 vyprázdnění

🇸🇰 vyprázdňovanie

🇨🇳 清空 (qīngkōng)

🇸🇮 praznjenje

🇮🇸 tæming

🇰🇿 босату

🇬🇪 დაცლა (datsla)

🇦🇿 boşaltma

🇲🇽 vaciado

Etymology

The word 'emptying' originates from the Middle English word 'emptien', which is derived from the Old English word 'emetigian', meaning 'to make empty'. The concept of emptying has been a significant aspect of human activities throughout history, as the need to clear or remove contents from various containers and spaces has always been essential for organization and cleanliness.

See also: emptiness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,573, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.