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Definition of emptying - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
processthe act of making something empty
- The emptying of the trash bin was necessary.
2.
technologyTECH. clearing data or memoryTECH.
- The emptying of the cache improved performance.
Adjective
1.
processin the process of becoming empty
- The emptying room echoed with silence.
2.
emotiondraining energy or emotion
- The emptying experience left him exhausted.
Origin of emptying
Old English, æmtig (at leisure)
Terms with emptying included in their meaning
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emptying
empty a container by turning it over
emptying
tilt something upward to empty its contents
emptying
act of emptying a room or space
emptying process
removal of contents from something
emptying
becoming empty inside or having a cavity
emptying
making a place empty
medical
act of emptying the bladder or bowels
medical
related to the act of emptying
maintenance
act of emptying used oil from an engine or other machine
emptying
causing a place to be empty or bare
spiritual practice
emptying one's will to accept God's will
tea service
bowl for emptying dregs from teacups at the table
Examples of emptying in a sentence
She supervised the emptying of the storage room. Emptying the recycle bin freed up space. The emptying of temporary files was necessary. The emptying bottle signaled the end of the party. The emptying streets were a sign of the late hour. The emptying task drained her enthusiasm.
His emptying mood affected everyone around him.
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- French:vidange, se vidant, ...
- German:Leeren, sich leerend, ...
- Italian:svuotamento, che si svuota, ...
- Spanish:vaciamiento, vacío, ...
- Portuguese:esvaziamento, a esvaziar, ...
- Chinese:清空, 正在变空的, ...
- Japanese:空にする作業, 空になりつつある, ...
- Arabic:إِفْراغ, آخِذٌ في الإِفْراغ, ...
- Hebrew:רִיקּוּן, מִתְרוֹקֵן, ...
- Russian:опорожнение, опустошающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:спорожнення, спорожнюючий, ...
- Hindi:खालीकरण, खाली होता, ...
Definition of empty - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
no contentcontaining nothing
- The box was completely empty..
2.
unoccupiednot occupied by people
- The streets were empty late at night..
3.
emotiondevoid of emotion or energy
- She felt empty after the long day.
4.
insincerelacking meaning or sincerity
- Her apology felt empty and forced..
Verb
1.
actiontr. remove all contents from a containertr.
- She emptied the trash can.
2.
absenceintr. become devoid of contentintr.
- The room emptied quickly after the announcement..
3.
waterintr. flow out or drain into another bodyintr.
- The river empties into the sea.
4.
bodytr./intr. discharge contents from the bodytr./intr.
- He emptied his bladder before the trip.
5.
vacatetr. leave a place with no peopletr.
- The stadium emptied after the concert.
Noun
1.
used containercontainer that is no longer full
- He threw the empty into the recycling bin..
2.
vacuumspace where nothing exists
- The room was an empty, devoid of furniture..
Images of empty
container that is no longer full
Expressions with empty
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cause a space or container to become vacant
The announcement caused the room to empty out quickly..
outer covering left after contents are removed
The beach was covered in empty shell after the storm.
speech with no real meaning or value
The politician's promises were just empty talk.
action that has no real meaning or sincerity
His apology was just an empty gesture to appease the crowd.
remove all items from one's pockets
He emptied his pockets before washing his jeans.
clear all thoughts from the mind
She sat quietly to empty her mind.
person lacking emotions or purpose
After the tragedy, he felt like just an empty shell.
depart without obtaining desired results
After hours of searching, they came away empty.
find nothing after a search
They searched the entire house but came up empty.
action done mechanically, without real purpose, result, or involvement
Filling out the survey felt like an empty exercise, so he quit.
home where children have moved out
They felt lonely in their empty nest.
parent whose children have left home
As an empty nester, she started traveling more.
say that people with less knowledge talk the most
Empty vessels make the most noise in debates.
continue working without energy or resources
After a long day, she was running on empty.
person in authority lacking real power or meaningful ability
The manager was just an empty suit in the company.
fire all bullets in a gun's magazine
The soldier was ordered to empty the clip.
completely lacking contents or value
His wallet was empty as a beggar's purse.
use all available resources or personnel
In the crisis, the company had to empty the bench.
completely empty with nothing inside or contained
The box was empty as a pauper's purse after the sale.
say that people with less knowledge talk the most
Empty cans make the most noise in arguments.
take everything out from someone's pockets
The guard emptied his pockets at the entrance.
page with no writing or marks
She stared at the empty page, unsure what to write.
promises made but not kept
He was tired of hearing empty promises from the politicians.
unoccupied area available for use
The garage has a lot of empty space.
Origin of empty
Old English, æmtig (at leisure)
Examples of empty in a sentence
Her words felt empty and meaningless. The house felt empty without her. The empty classroom echoed with silence. His voice sounded empty as he spoke. The room felt empty despite the crowd. His compliments always seemed empty to her.
The speech was full of empty promises. He emptied the contents of his backpack. The chef emptied the pot before starting a new dish. The trash can emptied after the garbage truck came. The pool will empty once the drain is opened. This stream empties into a marsh each spring. The lake empties through a narrow channel. She emptied her stomach after the rough boat ride. The patient was advised to empty his bowels regularly. The office emptied at the end of the day. The bus emptied quickly at the last stop. The empty was left on the table. Please dispose of the empty properly. The scientist studied the empty in the lab. The concept of empty fascinates physicists.
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- French:vide, vider, ...
- German:leer, leeren, ...
- Italian:vuoto, svuotare, ...
- Spanish:vacío, vaciar, ...
- Portuguese:vazio, esvaziar, ...
- Chinese:空的, 清空, ...
- Japanese:空っぽの, 空にする, ...
- Arabic:فَارِغ, فَرَّغَ, ...
- Hebrew:רֵיק, לְרֹקֵן, ...
- Russian:пустой, опустошать, ...
- Ukrainian:порожній, викинути, ...
- Hindi:खाली, खाली करना, ...
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