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sweeping up

UK
/ˈswiːpɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈswipɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

sweep upverb

sweeping up

Gerund

swept up
Past Simple
swept up
Past Participle
sweeping up
Gerund
UK
/swiːp ʌp/
US
/swip ʌp/
She needs to sweep up the kitchen floor.
Ей нужно подметать пол на кухне.
He will sweep up the leaves in the garden.
Он будет убирать листья в саду.
Synonyms
clean up
gather up
collect
pick up
clear up

Definitions

sweep upverb
To clean or clear a surface by using a broom or brush to gather dirt or debris.
She swept up the broken glass from the kitchen floor.
To gather or collect something quickly and efficiently.
The volunteers swept up the donations and loaded them into the truck.
To lift or carry someone or something with a swift motion.
He swept up the child into his arms and carried her to safety.
To become involved in something, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
She was swept up in the excitement of the festival and lost track of time.
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