Meaning of the word housecleaning in English
What does housecleaning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
housecleaning
US /ˈhaʊsˌkliːnɪŋ/
UK /ˈhaʊsˌkliːnɪŋ/
Noun
1.
the activity of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house
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She spent the entire weekend doing housecleaning.
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We need to do some serious housecleaning before the guests arrive.
2.
the act of removing unwanted or unnecessary people or things from an organization or system
Example:
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The new CEO announced a major housecleaning in the company's management.
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The scandal led to a complete housecleaning of the department.