To clear up a medical problem, infection, or disease means to cure it or get rid of it. If a medical problem clears up, it goes away. Antibiotics should be used to clear up the infection Acne often clears up after the first three months of pregnancy
To clear up a problem, misunderstanding, or mystery means to settle it or find a satisfactory explanation for it. During dinner the confusion was cleared up: they had mistaken me for Kenny. see also clear-up = sort out
The clear-up rate for a crime or in an area is the percentage of criminals caught by the police, compared to the total number of crimes reported. The clear-up rate for murders remains high
[ 'klir ] (adjective.) 13th century. Middle English clere, from Old French cler, from Latin clarus clear, bright; akin to Latin calare to call; more at LOW.