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to sweep
01
varrer, limpar varrendo
to clean a place by using a broom
Transitive: to sweep a place
Exemplos
After the party, they sweep the living room to pick up crumbs and spilled snacks.
Depois da festa, eles varrem a sala de estar para pegar migalhas e lanches derramados.
02
pentear para trás, afastar
to brush or comb hair back from the face
Transitive: to sweep hair somewhere
Exemplos
With a swift motion, she swept her hair back, ready to start her day.
Com um movimento rápido, ela varreu o cabelo para trás, pronta para começar o dia.
03
varrer, invadir
to influence or cover an area or place quickly and broadly
Intransitive
Exemplos
The news of the scandal swept through the town, reaching everyone by lunchtime.
A notícia do escândalo varreu a cidade, chegando a todos na hora do almoço.
04
varrer, passar rapidamente
to move swiftly and smoothly across a surface or through the air, often in a broad or wide-ranging motion
Intransitive: to sweep somewhere
Exemplos
The dancer 's arms swept gracefully through the air as she performed.
Os braços da dançarina varriam graciosamente o ar enquanto ela se apresentava.
05
varrer, limpar varrendo
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
Exemplos
He swept the dirt out of the garage before starting his work.
Ele varreu a sujeira da garagem antes de começar seu trabalho.
06
estender-se, serpentear
to stretch or extend continuously in a specific direction, often forming a curve
Intransitive
Exemplos
As we climbed higher, the city swept below us, its lights twinkling like stars.
À medida que subíamos mais alto, a cidade se estendia abaixo de nós, suas luzes cintilando como estrelas.
07
varrer, vencer todos os jogos
to win every game or event in a series
Transitive: to sweep a competition
Exemplos
The team was on fire, sweeping the playoffs with ease.
O time estava em chamas, varrendo os playoffs com facilidade.
08
varrer, passar rapidamente
to move something quickly and smoothly across a surface
Transitive: to sweep sth somewhere
Exemplos
She swept the crumbs from the counter into the trash.
Ela varreu as migalhas do balcão para o lixo.
09
varrer, vassourar
to cover or target an entire area with a gun, typically by firing in a sweeping motion or pattern
Transitive: to sweep an area
Exemplos
The officer swept the street with his gun, ensuring the crowd stayed back.
O oficial varreu a rua com sua arma, garantindo que a multidão ficasse para trás.
Sweep
01
a broad range or extent, often of influence, motion, or effect
Exemplos
The artist 's brush captured the sweep of the horizon.
02
varredura, jogada de corrida para o lado
(American football) a running play where the ball carrier runs toward the sideline to gain yards
Exemplos
A well-blocked sweep allowed the team to convert on third down.
Uma varredura bem bloqueada permitiu que o time convertesse no terceiro down.
03
a curved or arcing movement
Exemplos
She moved with a sweep that drew everyone's attention.
04
a long oar used to propel an open boat
Exemplos
He repaired the damaged sweep before the regatta.
05
a win of all or nearly all tricks in a game of bridge
Exemplos
They almost completed a sweep, losing only one trick.
06
a person whose job is cleaning soot from chimneys
Exemplos
The sweep carried brushes and ladders for the job.
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