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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

  • (..) War Machine, comin' at you, right a-... Okay, what? We gotta move out. Even I can tell the air is getting thin. You guys get to the boats... I'll sweep for stragglers, be right behind you. What about the core? I'll protect it. It's my job. Nat. Let's go. - Get the people on the boats. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron