The phrase "cleanup operation" refers to the process of cleaning or tidying up a specific area or situation. It can involve removing dirt, organizing things, or fixing any messes or problems to make things neater or better. Full definition
It doesn't force the drive to do any sort of cleanup operation. (howtogeek.com)
This is the perfect moment for a little cleanup operation. (sciencemag.org)
Large - scale cleanup operations would also require different types of motors, perhaps driven by magnetic fields or electrical current, the authors note. (popsci.com)