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Related topics:1 [intransitive and transitive]DHC to clean the dust from a surface by moving something such as a soft cloth across it : 
Rachel dusted the books and the bookshelves.I was dusting in the bedroom when the phone rang.
Rachel dusted the books and the bookshelves.I was dusting in the bedroom when the phone rang.2 also dust down, dust off [transitive]DC to remove something such as dust or dirt from your clothes by brushing them with your hands : He got to his feet and dusted his knees.
He got to his feet and dusted his knees.3 [transitive] to put a fine powder over something
dust something ↔ off
phrasal verb1DHC to remove something such as dust or dirt from your clothes by brushing them with your hands : They were dusting off leaves and twigs.
They were dusting off leaves and twigs.2 to get something ready in order to use it again, after not using it for a long time : The government is dusting off schemes for supporting creative industries.
The government is dusting off schemes for supporting creative industries.WORD FOCUS: clean 
WORD FOCUS: clean
wash with soap and water
wipe with a damp cloth
brush with a brush to remove the dirt
polish by rubbing with a cloth
scrub by rubbing hard
sweep with a broom
mop with water and a mop (a tool with a long handle)
vacuum also hoover British English with a machine that sucks up dust
disinfect using chemicals to kill germs
cleanse to clean your skin using a special cream
rinse to put water on to remove dirt or soap
dust to remove dust, for example with a cloth
➔ See also clean
WORD FOCUS: clean wash with soap and water
wipe with a damp cloth
brush with a brush to remove the dirt
polish by rubbing with a cloth
scrub by rubbing hard
sweep with a broom
mop with water and a mop (a tool with a long handle)
vacuum also hoover British English with a machine that sucks up dust
disinfect using chemicals to kill germs
cleanse to clean your skin using a special cream
rinse to put water on to remove dirt or soap
dust to remove dust, for example with a cloth
➔ See also clean
