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to sweep up
[phrase form: sweep]
01
varrer, recolher
to collect and remove dirt or trash, typically from the floor or a surface using a broom
Transitive: to sweep up dirt or trash
Exemplos
I need to sweep the leaves up from the porch.
Preciso varrer as folhas da varanda.
02
levantar, arrebatar
to lift someone with a quick, smooth movement
Transitive: to sweep up sb
Exemplos
She was so thrilled when he unexpectedly swept her up in his arms.
Ela ficou tão emocionada quando ele a pegou nos braços inesperadamente.
03
adotar avidamente, apropriar-se rapidamente
to eagerly adopt and make someone else's ideas or practices, a part of one's own
Transitive: to sweep up ideas or practices
Exemplos
The fashion industry tends to sweep up popular trends from various cultures and integrate them into mainstream fashion.
A indústria da moda tende a adotar tendências populares de várias culturas e integrá-las na moda mainstream.
04
arrastar, envolver
to force someone to do something or be in a certain situation
Transitive: to sweep up sb
Exemplos
The manager swept the team up in a new strategy to boost productivity.
O gerente arrastou a equipe para uma nova estratégia para aumentar a produtividade.
05
recolher, pentear para trás
to gather and pull hair back from the face, often into a particular hairstyle
Transitive: to sweep up hair
Exemplos
As the chef prepared to start cooking, she took a moment to sweep up her hair and secure it with a hair tie to maintain hygiene in the kitchen.
Enquanto o chef se preparava para começar a cozinhar, ela parou um momento para apanhar o cabelo e prendê-lo com um elástico para manter a higiene na cozinha.
