Hledat
to sweep
01
zametat, smetat
to clean a place by using a broom
Transitive: to sweep a place
Example
She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.
The janitor sweeps the hallway to keep it clean and tidy.
02
stirát, česat zpět
to brush or comb hair back from the face
Transitive: to sweep hair somewhere
Example
She swept her bangs back from her forehead with a quick motion.
He swept his hair to the side to keep it out of his eyes.
03
přehnat se, rozšířit se
to influence or cover an area or place quickly and broadly
Intransitive
Example
A sense of excitement swept over the crowd as the concert began.
A wave of relief swept through the team when they heard they had won.
04
zametat, svištět
to move swiftly and smoothly across a surface or through the air, often in a broad or wide-ranging motion
Intransitive: to sweep somewhere
Example
The broom swept across the floor, gathering dust and debris.
The wind swept through the valley, bending the tall grasses in its path.
05
zamést, uklidit
to clear away dirt, litter, or debris by using a sweeping motion, typically with a broom or similar tool
Transitive: to sweep dirt or litter somewhere
Example
He swept the leaves off the driveway, making it look neat again.
The maid swept the dust from the corners of the room.
06
široce se táhnout, prolínat se
to stretch or extend continuously in a specific direction, often forming a curve
Intransitive
Example
The river sweeps through the valley, carving deep channels in the landscape.
The mountain range sweeps across the horizon, creating a stunning backdrop.
07
vyhrát, smetat
to win every game or event in a series
Transitive: to sweep a competition
Example
The team swept the tournament, winning every match without losing a single one.
She swept the competition, claiming first place in every event.
08
zamést, přetáhnout
to move something quickly and smoothly across a surface
Transitive: to sweep sth somewhere
Example
He swept his hand over the surface of the water to feel the temperature.
I accidentally swept the papers off the desk while reaching for my pen.
09
zamést, přeskočit
to cover or target an entire area with a gun, typically by firing in a sweeping motion or pattern
Transitive: to sweep an area
Example
The soldier swept the field with gunfire, ensuring no one could approach.
The soldiers were ordered to sweep the building with their weapons drawn.
Sweep
01
rozsah, šíře
a wide scope
02
běh k postranní čáře, náběh na stranu
(American football) a running play where the ball carrier runs toward the sideline to gain yards
Example
The running back executed a sweep to the right.
They used a sweep to gain yards on the outside.
03
oblouk, závěr
a movement in an arc
04
veslo, ráhno
a long oar used in an open boat
05
sleva, čisté vítězství
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
06
kominík, komínář
someone who cleans soot from chimneys
Blízká Slova
