clean-up rules
nounUK /ˈkliːnʌp ruːlz/
US /ˈklinʌp rulz/
The rules that tell you how to put things away neatly.
Before snack time, we follow the clean-up rules and put all the toys back in the bins.
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2. The steps a group agrees on for keeping a shared space neat.
The classroom clean-up rules say everyone helps for five minutes.
3. Instructions for sorting and storing items after an activity.
The art room clean-up rules tell us to wash brushes and cap the glue.
4. A set of guidelines for removing mess safely.
The clean-up rules after a party include wiping tables and taking out the trash.