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to sweep up
[phrase form: sweep]
01
to collect and remove dirt or trash, typically from the floor or a surface using a broom
Transitive: to sweep up dirt or trash
Examples
The barista had to sweep the coffee grounds up around the espresso machine.
02
to lift someone with a quick, smooth movement
Transitive: to sweep up sb
Examples
The knight in the storybook always sweeps up the damsel in distress to rescue her.
03
to eagerly adopt and make someone else's ideas or practices, a part of one's own
Transitive: to sweep up ideas or practices
Examples
The company quickly swept up the innovative marketing strategy introduced by its competitor.
04
to force someone to do something or be in a certain situation
Transitive: to sweep up sb
Examples
The sudden announcement swept up the employees into a state of anticipation.
05
to gather and pull hair back from the face, often into a particular hairstyle
Transitive: to sweep up hair
Examples
She swept up her long hair into an elegant bun for the formal event.
