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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

  • (..) Silencer. Let's go. - We are on full lockdown. - Hey! We need help up here now! Security sweep! Open up! Thirty seconds. Secure Air Comm. Meet at the rally. Armoury secure. All right, let's go. Let's move, move! - Hold up. We're on full lockdown here. (..)
    2013 White House Down
  • (..) Switching to thermal. Confirm Sector , southeast quadrant clear. Hummingbird, this is Castle Keep. You're clear. Breaking off for security sweep. Stand by. Hummingbird approaching. Be it ever so humble. Atten-hut! Escort! Not a bad way to travel, is it? (..)
    2013 White House Down