Sweep

/swˈiːp/

/ˈswip/

Definition och Betydelse av "sweep"

to sweep

VERB

to clean a place by using a broom

Transitive: to sweep a place

Example

She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner.

The janitor sweeps the hallway to keep it clean and tidy.

He sweeps the porch to remove fallen leaves and dirt.

to brush or comb hair back from the face

Transitive: to sweep hair somewhere

Example

She swept her bangs back from her forehead with a quick motion.

He swept his hair to the side to keep it out of his eyes.

He swept his long hair out of his face before continuing his work.

to influence or cover an area or place quickly and broadly

Intransitive

Example

A sense of excitement swept over the crowd as the concert began.

A wave of relief swept through the team when they heard they had won.

The reforms are sweeping through the government, bringing significant changes.

to move swiftly and smoothly across a surface or through the air, often in a broad or wide-ranging motion

Intransitive: to sweep somewhere

Example

The broom swept across the floor, gathering dust and debris.

The wind swept through the valley, bending the tall grasses in its path.

The dancer 's arms swept gracefully through the air as she performed.

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

Example

He swept the leaves off the driveway, making it look neat again.

The maid swept the dust from the corners of the room.

She swept the sand away from the entrance to make it look tidy.

to stretch or extend continuously in a specific direction, often forming a curve

Intransitive

Example

The river sweeps through the valley, carving deep channels in the landscape.

The mountain range sweeps across the horizon, creating a stunning backdrop.

The forest sweeps across the mountainside, a vast expanse of green.

to win every game or event in a series

Transitive: to sweep a competition

Example

The team swept the tournament, winning every match without losing a single one.

She swept the competition, claiming first place in every event.

Their victory was so dominant that they managed to sweep the entire series.

to move something quickly and smoothly across a surface

Transitive: to sweep sth somewhere

Example

He swept his hand over the surface of the water to feel the temperature.

I accidentally swept the papers off the desk while reaching for my pen.

The cat swept its tail through the grass as it walked by.

to cover or target an entire area with a gun, typically by firing in a sweeping motion or pattern

Transitive: to sweep an area

Example

The soldier swept the field with gunfire, ensuring no one could approach.

The soldiers were ordered to sweep the building with their weapons drawn.

He swept the hallway with automatic fire, clearing the way for the team.

Sweep

SUBSTANTIV

omfång, räckvidd

a wide scope

(American football) a running play where the ball carrier runs toward the sideline to gain yards

What is a "sweep"?

A sweep in football is a running play where the ball carrier runs around the outside of the defense, often toward the sideline, to gain yards. The offensive line helps by blocking defenders, allowing the runner to move quickly down the field. The play is designed to avoid the defensive line's strength in the middle and instead use speed to get to the outside. A sweep is typically used when the team wants to move the ball to the edge of the field and create space for the runner to make a big gain.

Example

The running back executed a sweep to the right.

They used a sweep to gain yards on the outside.

The offense scored a touchdown on a perfectly executed sweep.

svep, båge

a movement in an arc

roder, årtal

a long oar used in an open boat

svep, sweep

winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

skorstenrensare, sotare

someone who cleans soot from chimneys