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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

  • (..) These are our assets on the ground. In green we got the "EDs" They're the big boys. They secure the perimeter. Purple are the smaller "EM s" They sweep and mop up. And the red dots Pat that's your film crew. It's great to see American machines helping to promote peace and freedom abroad. (..)
    2014 RoboCop