clear your schedule

USAGE SUMMARY

"clear your schedule" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you need someone to make time for something else. For example: "If you're available next week, please clear your schedule so that you can attend the meeting."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

22 human-written examples

Clear your schedule for two weeks, stay in bed.' He had a whole regimen.

The New Yorker

Meals $2-$2-$7r thick with the scent of garlic draws you in, but the fruit, nuts, wine and chocolate will make you clear your schedule for the rest of the day.

The Guardian - Travel

In fact you're more likely to clear your schedule for this junk than something you actually like because you want to hate it at the same time as everyone else, and not on catch-up.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

"You take a big problem [in your business], clear your schedule for a week, get your team together, quickly come up with solutions, choose one and test it with customers," says Knapp. "It means that companies can test ideas quickly and efficiently".

The Guardian

Plan to clear your schedule almost entirely from meeting one for the next six weeks.

TechCrunch

Clear your schedule for tomorrow night, March 25, starting at 7 pm EDT.

TechCrunch

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

38 human-written examples

Clear your schedules, there's a lot to do.

Huffington Post

A: When you've cleared your schedule and flown out to a conference only to discover that many of the other attendees are bailing out of the event, it's logical to feel duped.

BBC

Wash it down with a can of Schaefer ("America's oldest lager beer"), then clear your afternoon schedule for a nap.

The New Yorker

You're going to want to clear your morning schedule and watch a few of these jems.

TechCrunch

No? Well then clear out your schedule and watch this film, PressPausePlay, instead.

Vice

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When asking someone to "clear your schedule", provide a specific reason and timeframe to help them understand the commitment required.

Common error

Avoid using "clear your schedule" without specifying what the schedule needs to be cleared for. Always provide the reason or event the person needs to make time for.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "clear your schedule" is as an imperative, used to directly instruct or advise someone to free up their time. Ludwig AI confirms that this phrase is correct and commonly used in written English.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Wiki

31%

Science

19%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "clear your schedule" is a grammatically correct and commonly used imperative phrase that instructs someone to make time available. Ludwig AI confirms its usability. Predominantly found in News & Media and Wiki contexts, the phrase carries a neutral to professional tone, suggesting a request or recommendation for dedicating time to a specific event or task. When using this phrase, it's best to provide context regarding the reason for clearing the schedule. Alternatives include "make time available" or "free up your time".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

free up your time

Suggests releasing time from other commitments, similar in directness.

make time available

Focuses on the act of creating availability in one's schedule, less direct than the original.

set aside time

Implies designating a specific time slot, slightly more formal.

block out time

Similar to set aside time, but more common in a business context, implies a firm commitment.

allocate time

Emphasizes the intentional distribution of time, more formal and often used in planning.

reserve time

Suggests holding time exclusively for a certain purpose, similar in formality to "set aside time".

prioritize this time

Highlights the importance of the event, suggesting it should take precedence over other activities.

keep your calendar open

Focuses on the visual aspect of a calendar, suggesting not to fill it with other appointments.

ensure you are available

Shifts the focus to being accessible, less direct and more polite.

make sure you're free

A more casual way of asking someone to be available, less formal.

FAQs

What does "clear your schedule" mean?

It means to make time in your calendar by removing other commitments so you can attend a specific event or focus on a particular task.

How can I ask someone to make time for a meeting without using "clear your schedule"?

You could say "make time available", "free up your time", or "ensure you are available" depending on the context.

When is it appropriate to use "clear your schedule"?

It's appropriate when you need someone to dedicate a significant amount of time to something, and it's important that they don't have other conflicting commitments. Use it when the event or task is of high priority.

What's the difference between "clear your schedule" and "keep your calendar open"?

"Clear your schedule" implies removing existing appointments. "Keep your calendar open" simply suggests not adding new ones, without necessarily removing existing commitments.