Free of anything that makes moving or seeing difficult; with nothing to limit action.
Jack passed the ball to Tim, who was in the clear and ran for a touchdown.
The plane climbed above the clouds and was flying in the clear.
Free of blame or suspicion; not thought to be guilty.
After John told the principal that he broke the window, Martin was in the clear.
Because of the new evidence found, Sam is still in the clear, but Harry is still behind bars.
Steve was the last to leave the locker room, and the boys suspected him of stealing Tom's watch, but the coach found the watch and put Steve in the clear.