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to mop up
[phrase form: mop]
01
limpiar, secar
to remove or absorb liquid from the ground floor, often using a sponge, cloth, or absorbent material
Ejemplos
I often use a napkin to mop any spills up during meals.
A menudo uso una servilleta para limpiar los derrames durante las comidas.
02
terminar, concluir
to complete or conclude a task by addressing the final details or remaining elements
Ejemplos
Yesterday, I mopped up the final edits on the project report.
Ayer, terminé las ediciones finales del informe del proyecto.
03
limpiar, liquidar
to deal with and eliminate the last few people who resist or oppose one
Ejemplos
Mop up the last of the opposition to prevent future conflict.
Acabar con los últimos opositores para prevenir conflictos futuros.
04
aprovechar lo que queda, utilizar el resto
to utilize the remaining portion of a resource
Ejemplos
Last month, the unexpected expense mopped up what was left of our emergency fund.
El mes pasado, el gasto inesperado agotó lo que quedaba de nuestro fondo de emergencia.
05
absorber, integrar
to incorporate or absorb smaller entities, such as companies, into a larger entity
Ejemplos
The conglomerate plans to mop the startups up for their technological expertise.
El conglomerado planea absorber las startups por su experiencia tecnológica.
Mop up
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limpieza, conclusión
a concluding action
