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sweep

verbgeneral usevery common/vɐˈʁeɾ/var·rer

Definition

1

To clean (a place) using a broom or similar tool to remove dirt or debris.

Usage examples

He swept the kitchen floor.
Let's sweep the leaves from the yard.

Common combinations

sweep the floorsweep the housesweep the streetsweep aside

Idiomatic expressions

  • Sweep under the rug (hide a problem).