transitive. To clear (a room, house, place) of occupants; to empty or clear (a place, receptacle, etc.) of something. †Also const. from. Now archaic.

transitive. With of. To cause to be without an attribute, characteristic, etc.; to free from, to remove something abstract from.

transitive. To empty of a liquid, gas, etc., by causing or allowing it to flow out or pass out. Frequently with of.

To empty by drawing the contents off or out; to drain; to empty of (specified contents).