cleanup

Definition

The act of cleaning or tidying something; the act of finishing something off.

Etymology

A deverbal from clean up.

Example Sentences

• "Jones will be batting cleanup in tonight's game."
• "The starting lineup for Newark consisted of Johnny Neun leading off at first base; the number two hitter was catcher Norman Kies; batting third and playing second base was Andy Cohen; at cleanup was "The People's Cherce," Dixie Walker; George Selkirk was hitting fifth and playing right field; Bob Barrett was at third base and hitting sixth; Jess Hill was the number seven batter in left field; Red Rolfe batted eighth and played shortstop; and the right-hander, George Miner, was on the mound."
• "There it was: McDougald at cleanup, and DiMaggio fifth."