Pronunciation: /swip aʊt/
noun a cleaning tool consisting of a long handle with bristles or a cloth used for removing dirt or debris
A1 I watched the sweep out of the leaves in the park.
A2 The sweep out of the garage took longer than expected.
B1 The sweep out of the old warehouse revealed hidden treasures.
B2 The sweep out of the competition was a tough challenge.
C1 The sweep out of corruption in the government was long overdue.
C2 The sweep out of toxic behavior in the workplace led to a more positive environment.
verb to clean or clear a space by using a broom or similar tool
A1 She sweeps out the dust from the corners of the room.
A2 The janitor sweeps out the debris from the hallway every evening.
B1 The worker sweeps out the warehouse to keep it clean and organized.
B2 After the party, we had to sweep out the confetti and empty cups from the backyard.
C1 The police were called to sweep out the protestors from the building.
C2 The team of cleaners was hired to sweep out the entire stadium after the event.
preposition used to indicate the direction in which something is being cleaned or cleared
A1 The janitor used a broom to sweep out the classroom.
A2 She swept out the dust from the corners of the room.
B1 The workers were asked to sweep out the warehouse before the inspection.
B2 The manager made sure to sweep out any potential hazards in the workplace.
C1 The detective was able to sweep out any doubts about the suspect's alibi.
C2 The lawyer's argument was able to sweep out any counterarguments presented by the prosecution.
formal The janitor used a broom to sweep out the debris from the hallway.
informal I'll grab a mop and we can sweep out this spill together.
slang Let's sweep out this mess before anyone sees it.
figurative She needed to sweep out the negative thoughts from her mind and focus on the positive.
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