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to mop up
[phrase form: mop]
01
trapear, limpiar
to remove or absorb liquid from the ground floor, often using a sponge, cloth, or absorbent material
Example
After the party, we had to mop up the spilled drinks to prevent slipping.
Después de la fiesta, tuvimos que trapear los líquidos derramados para evitar resbalones.
While cooking, they are constantly mopping up spills to keep the kitchen clean.
Mientras cocinan, están constantemente trapeando los derrames para mantener la cocina limpia.
02
completar, finalizar
to complete or conclude a task by addressing the final details or remaining elements
Example
I always ensure to mop up any pending emails before the weekend.
Siempre me aseguro de completar cualquier correo electrónico pendiente antes del fin de semana.
Tomorrow, I will mop up the last-minute preparations for the event.
Mañana, completaré los preparativos de última hora para el evento.
03
aniquilar, eliminar
to deal with and eliminate the last few people who resist or oppose one
Example
After the battle, the specialized unit mopped up the last of the resistance fighters.
Después de la batalla, la unidad especializada aniquiló a los últimos de los combatientes de la resistencia.
While we were celebrating the victory, they were mopping up the remaining rebels.
Mientras estábamos celebrando la victoria, ellos estaban aniquilando a los rebeldes restantes.
04
aprovechar, utilizar
to utilize the remaining portion of a resource
Example
Acquiring new equipment mopped up what was left our budget for this year.
Adquirir nuevo equipo utilizó lo que quedaba de nuestro presupuesto para este año.
They need to mop up what's left of the inventory before the end of the month.
Necesitan aprovechar lo que queda del inventario antes de fin de mes.
05
absorber, incorporar
to incorporate or absorb smaller entities, such as companies, into a larger entity
Example
Tech giants often mop up innovative startups to enhance their product offerings.
Los gigantes tecnológicos a menudo incorporan startups innovadoras para mejorar su oferta de productos.
Last year, the industry leader mopped up several startups to diversify its services.
El año pasado, el líder de la industria incorporó varias startups para diversificar sus servicios.
Mop up
01
limpieza final, acción de cierre
a concluding action
