all-clear
noun /ði ˌɔːl ˈklɪə(r)/
/ði ˌɔːl ˈklɪr/
usually the all-clear
[singular]- a signal (often a sound) that shows that a place or situation is no longer dangerous
- The children hid in the basement until the all-clear sounded.
- if a doctor gives somebody the all-clear, they tell the person that he/she does not have any health problems
- (figurative) The building was given the all-clear following tests.
- permission to do something
- The ship was given the all-clear to sail.