declutter

American  

[dee-kluht-er] / diˈklʌt ər /

verb (used with or without object)

1. to remove mess or clutter from (a place).

2. to organize and prioritize (one’s commitments, material possessions, etc.).

   Declutter your calendar and spend more time with your family.

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declutter British  

/ diːˈklʌtə /

verb

1. to simplify or get rid of mess, disorder, complications, etc

   declutter your life

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Usage

What does declutter mean? Whether tossing out tchotchkes from your living room or clearing your mind of pointless thoughts, to declutter is to remove messes—or clutter—from a space.Physically, decluttering involves getting rid of unnecessary things, such as unused clothes crowding a closet, to tidy up a room or area. Figuratively, decluttering involves organizing and making priorities to streamline one’s life.

Etymology

Origin of declutter

de- + clutter

Example Sentences

Give yourself many months to do the decluttering.

From MarketWatch

The best results can come from “modest updates, decluttering and making sure the home reaches the broadest pool of buyers — not just investors or private networks.”

From MarketWatch

"This rule is aimed at people who are effectively running a resale business, not those decluttering their wardrobes."

From BBC

Owners should declutter their space, ensure that photos of the property are up to par, eliminate any unsavory smells, and consider if their home would benefit from professional staging, agents say.

From Barron's

Sort Your Life Out hosted by Stacey Solomon helps people declutter and shows the transformational impact that getting rid of things you don't need can have on your family and home.

From BBC