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sweep off

/swiːp ɒf/

/swip ɔf/

sweep offverb

swept off

Past Simple

swept off

Past Participle

sweeping off

Gerund

/swiːp ɒf/

/swip ɔf/

Translations

She swept off the crumbs from the table after breakfast.

Elle a balayé les miettes de la table après le petit-déjeuner.

Additional translations

chavirerAu figuré, pour exprimer l’idée de bouleverser ou de faire perdre ses moyens.

Definitions

To remove something from a surface with a sweeping motion.

She swept off the crumbs from the table after breakfast.

To carry someone away with a strong emotion or enthusiasm.

The romantic gesture swept her off her feet.

Synonyms

clear away

take away

brush off

wipe out