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to sweep up
[phrase form: sweep]
01
barrer, recoger
to collect and remove dirt or trash, typically from the floor or a surface using a broom
Transitive: to sweep up dirt or trash
Ejemplos
The cleaning crew had to sweep up the leaves that had blown into the hallway.
El equipo de limpieza tuvo que barrer las hojas que habían volado al pasillo.
02
levantar, arrebatar
to lift someone with a quick, smooth movement
Transitive: to sweep up sb
Ejemplos
The prince swept up the princess in a romantic dance move.
El príncipe arrasó a la princesa en un movimiento de baile romántico.
03
adoptar ávidamente, hacerse rápidamente con
to eagerly adopt and make someone else's ideas or practices, a part of one's own
Transitive: to sweep up ideas or practices
Ejemplos
The fashion industry tends to sweep up popular trends from various cultures and integrate them into mainstream fashion.
La industria de la moda tiende a adoptar las tendencias populares de diversas culturas e integrarlas en la moda mainstream.
04
arrastrar, involucrar
to force someone to do something or be in a certain situation
Transitive: to sweep up sb
Ejemplos
The announcement of the new project goals swept up the entire department, altering their priorities.
El anuncio de los nuevos objetivos del proyecto arrasó con todo el departamento, alterando sus prioridades.
05
recoger, peinar hacia atrás
to gather and pull hair back from the face, often into a particular hairstyle
Transitive: to sweep up hair
Ejemplos
During hot summer days, many people prefer to sweep up their hair into a high, refreshing updo.
Durante los días calurosos de verano, muchas personas prefieren recoger su cabello en un moño alto y refrescante.
