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Meaning of scrub out | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To leave a surgical operating theater where one has previously scrubbed in.
  2. To scrub until all uncleanliness has been removed.
    literally

Examples

“17 May 2012, New Scientist, New device lets surgeons check medical images during an operation without having to scrub out.”
“His grandfather insisted on spotless good order, and the shop had a reputation for cleanliness, one maintained by Frank’s mum, who for years would get down on her knees and scrub out.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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