cleanuprules

noun
UK /ˈkliːnʌp ruːlz/
US /ˈkliːnʌp ruːlz/

Cleanup rules are the simple instructions that tell everyone how to tidy a place together.

Before the party ended, the kids followed the cleanup rules and put every toy back in its box.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computing, cleanup rules are settings that automatically delete or organize old files and data.

The app's cleanup rules removed temporary files every night to free up space.

3. In games, cleanup rules are the steps for resetting the play area after a round.

The board game's cleanup rules say each player returns their pieces to the start.

4. In workplaces, cleanup rules are safety steps for clearing tools and materials after a job.

The workshop cleanup rules require sweeping the floor and storing sharp tools safely.