Phrasal Verb - Emptying out

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Definition

The phrasal verb 'empty out' is used to indicate the act of removing items from a container, space, or area, often completely. It can also imply that something is being cleared of its contents or inhabitants. This phrasal verb is often used to describe a physical action, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe a mental or emotional state.

Examples

No.	Example
1	The first step in moving was to empty out the apartment of all its furniture and belongings.
2	She had to empty out her locker before the bus let out.
3	We need to empty out the garage of all the junk we've accumulated.
4	The store was emptying out its inventory of sale items by the end of the month.
5	After the party, we had to empty out the house of all the leftover food.
6	The city had to empty out the flooded streets before they could repair the damage.
7	The company wanted to empty out its warehouses of all the unsold merchandise.
8	We had to empty out the pool of water before we could fix the leak.
9	The tenant had to empty out the apartment before the new renter could move in.
10	The storm surge forced the residents to empty out the coastal town by the evening.