simple past tense and past participle of clear
"The security guard cleared the building after everyone had left."
In plain English: Cleared means something has been approved to go through without any problems stopping it.
"He cleared his throat before speaking to the audience."
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
"cleared land"
"cleared streets free of fallen trees and debris"
"a cleared passage through the underbrush"
"played poker on the cleared dining room table"
freed from any question of guilt
"is absolved from all blame"
"was now clear of the charge of cowardice"
"his official honor is vindicated"