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to mop up
01
to remove or absorb liquid from the ground floor, often using a sponge, cloth, or absorbent material
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
up
Base verb
mop
Present tense
mop up
3rd person singular
mops up
Present participle
mopping up
Past simple
mopped up
Past participle
mopped up
Examples
After the party, we had to mop up the spilled drinks to prevent slipping.
02
to complete or conclude a task by addressing the final details or remaining elements
Examples
I always ensure to mop up any pending emails before the weekend.
03
to deal with and eliminate the last few people who resist or oppose one
Examples
After the battle, the specialized unit mopped up the last of the resistance fighters.
04
to utilize the remaining portion of a resource
Examples
Acquiring new equipment mopped up what was left our budget for this year.
05
to incorporate or absorb smaller entities, such as companies, into a larger entity
Examples
Tech giants often mop up innovative startups to enhance their product offerings.
Mop up
01
a concluding action
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
mop-ups
