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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.
Related Words
broom
A tool used for sweeping.
dustpan
A flat receptacle into which dirt is swept.
cleaning
The process of removing dirt or impurities from a surface.
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.