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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

  • (..) - They're coming in? - Yeah, tomorrow. Hey, did your father ever get that hair weave? No, no. Still doing the big sweep across. Why does he do that? Doesn't think anyone can tell. So, come on, do we have a deal? A wedding? There's a lot of people to mock. (..)
    1990 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Stakeout Season: 1 Episode 2