clean up after
Third Person
cleans up after
Present Participle
cleaning up after
Past Tense
cleaned up after
Past Participle
cleaned up after
1
to tidy, remove, or organize things following a particular activity or event
- Parents often have to clean up after their children's playtime, picking up toys and putting things back in order.
- The catering staff stayed late to clean up after the wedding reception, ensuring the venue was left spotless.
- Pet owners should be responsible and clean up after their dogs when taking them for a walk.
- It's courteous to clean up after using shared spaces, such as the kitchen or common areas in the office.
- The janitorial team is scheduled to clean up after the big company event tonight to have the office ready for work tomorrow.