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sweep

Definition

  • verb: to remove (something, such as dust or dirt) from a surface with a broom or brush or with a quick movement of your hand, fingers, etc.
  • verb: to remove from a surface with or as if with a broom or brush
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: sweeper, slam, rush

Examples

  • The new governor has made a 'clean sweep' of the staff in the governor's mansion. [=the new governor completely replaced the former governor's staff]

  • He gave the floor/room a quick 'sweep'. [=he swept the floor/room quickly]

  • The election was a 'clean sweep' for local Democratic candidates.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So, be honest. Why? - Wait, is this a trick? - No. Just pure anthropological research. Okay. You want someone to sweep you off your feet, but you're more interested in getting swept off your feet than the someone who's doing the sweeping. You seem like you've got it totally together, (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits