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Meaning of sweep up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sweep up

verb

Definitions

  1. To clean by sweeping.

    Example: I'll wash the floor after sweeping up.

  2. To transport to shore by waves.

  3. (usually passive) to overwhelm, to cause to become overly involved in.

    Example: We got swept up in the excitement.