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/swiːp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
an act of sweeping or the movement of something sweeping.
With one sweep of the broom, she cleared the dust from the floor.
a wide, sweeping movement or curve.
He made a beautiful sweep with his arm to indicate the horizon.
verb
to clean (an area) by using a broom or a similar implement.
She had to sweep the kitchen floor every evening.
to move swiftly and smoothly through an area or across a surface.
The hawk swept down to catch its prey.
to win all parts of a competition or to achieve something completely.
The team managed to sweep the championship, winning all their games.
Etymology
Middle English swepen, from Old English swapian; akin to Old High German sweifen to sweep.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clean sweep:
An act of removing or clearing everything away.
sweep someone off their feet:
To overwhelm someone with charm or beauty.
sweep under the carpet:
To hide something unpleasant instead of dealing with it.
sweep the board:
To win everything, especially in a competition.
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Slang Meanings
To dominate a game or competition completely.
We totally swept them in the finals!
To leave quickly or to escape.
After the party, everyone just swept out without saying goodbye.