Pronunciation: /mɑp ʌp/
noun a cleaning tool consisting of a bundle of thick absorbent strings or a sponge attached to a handle
A1 I need a mop up to clean the spill on the floor.
A2 She used a mop up to soak up the water from the leak.
B1 The janitor grabbed a mop up to quickly clean the mess in the hallway.
B2 After the party, they had to use several mop ups to clean up the spilled drinks.
C1 The cleaning crew efficiently used mop ups to ensure the floors were spotless.
C2 The hotel staff always have mop ups ready to handle any spills or accidents.
verb to clean or wipe up a liquid or mess using a mop
A1 I mop up spills in the kitchen.
A2 She mops up the floor after the party.
B1 The janitor mops up the hallway every evening.
B2 The team quickly mopped up the mess before the boss arrived.
C1 The emergency crew was called in to mop up the oil spill.
C2 After the flood, volunteers helped mop up the affected areas.
adverb in a manner related to cleaning or wiping up with a mop
A1 She quickly mopped up the spilled water from the floor.
A2 The kitchen staff had to mop up the grease that had spilled on the stove.
B1 After the heavy rain, the workers had to mop up the water that had leaked into the building.
B2 The firefighters worked tirelessly to mop up the oil spill before it reached the river.
C1 The environmental team was called in to mop up the hazardous chemicals that had leaked into the soil.
C2 The emergency response team was able to quickly mop up the radioactive material before it spread further.
formal The janitor was tasked with mopping up the spill in the hallway.
informal Hey, can you grab a mop and help me mop up this mess?
slang I'll mop up the kitchen after dinner, no worries.
figurative The team was able to mop up the competition and secure a spot in the finals.
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