Meaning of housecleaning in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈhaʊsˌklinɪŋ/

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1. Noun

   housecleaning

   Definitions

   1. (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions

   Examples

   • « more housecleaning is in store at other accounting firms »
   • « many employees were discharged in a general housecleaning by the new owners »
2. 2. the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house

   Examples

   • « efficient housecleaning should proceed one room at a time »