Emptying
ˈɛmptɪɪŋ
Definitions
The act of making something empty by removing its contents.
ˈɛmptɪɪŋ
To remove the contents of something.
She was emptying her purse, looking for her keys.
💡 Simply: It's like taking everything out of a box or a container! Like when you're emptying your school bag at the end of the day, or when the waiter empties your glass.
👶 For kids: Taking all the stuff out of something to make it empty.
More Examples
The workers are emptying the grain silos.
They were emptying the water from the swimming pool.
How It's Used
"Emptying the dishwasher after dinner."
"Emptying the trash bin regularly helps maintain cleanliness."
From Middle English *emptien*, from Old English *ēmtian* (“to empty”), from *ēmete* (“empty”).
The word 'emptying' has been used in English for several centuries, reflecting the common need to remove contents from various containers and spaces.
Memory tip
Think of 'empty' and add '-ing' to show the action is ongoing.