to scrub
Third Person
scrubs
Present Participle
scrubbing
Past Tense
scrubbed
Past Participle
scrubbed
1
to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.
transitive
- She scrubs the bathtub to remove soap scum and stains.
- The maid scrubs the kitchen floor to ensure it's spotless.
- He scrubs the outdoor patio furniture to remove dirt and grime.
- Before painting, they scrub the walls to remove any dirt or grease.
- After a day of gardening, she scrubs her hands to remove soil and stains.
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2
to cancel or stop a planned activity or event
transitive
- They had to scrub the meeting due to scheduling conflicts.
- The flight was scrubbed because of the bad weather.
- The company had to scrub the new product launch due to delays.
- We decided to scrub the trip after we couldn’t find a hotel room.
- The event was scrubbed at the last minute because of technical issues.
3
to wash your hands and arms very carefully
transitive
- The doctor scrubbed her hands before the surgery.
- He scrubbed his arms to get rid of the dirt from the garden.
- After handling the chemicals, she scrubbed her hands immediately.
- The nurse scrubbed her arms up to the elbows before entering the operating room.
- She scrubbed her hands with soap after working in the kitchen.
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