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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

The wind can sweep off the leaves from the ground.

Ветер может сметать листья с земли.

The strong waves can sweep off the sandcastle.

Сильные волны могут сносить песочный замок.

Additional translations

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

wipe out

brush off

take away

clear away