![]() ![]() to pass or draw over a surface with a continuous stroke or movement: The painter swept a brush over his canvas.to search (an area or building) thoroughly: The police swept the building for drug dealers.to clear (a surface, place, etc.): to sweep the sea of enemy ships.Those fashions swept through the country. to spread quickly over or through (an area): The call for change in politics was sweeping the country.to (cause to) move or (cause to) be driven by or as if by some steady force, as a wind or wave: The storm swept the boat out to sea. ![]() He went on quietly sweeping while the customers argued. to remove or clear (dust, dirt, etc.) with a broom, brush, etc., from (a room, floor, etc.): He swept the floor with a broom.Sweep 1 /swip/ USA pronunciation v., swept /swɛpt/ USA pronunciation sweep ![]()
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