to clean a floor or ground by moving a broom or brush back and forth to collect dust and dirt
Every evening, Maria sweeps the kitchen floor before cooking dinner.
After the parade, city workers swept the street to remove colorful confetti.
to move quickly, smoothly, and often widely across, over, or through a place
A sudden wind swept across the desert, lifting clouds of sand.
Her long dress swept along the marble floor as she walked down the staircase.
to search a place carefully and systematically, often using special equipment, to find someone or something
The police swept the building for clues after the robbery.
Soldiers sweep the area with metal detectors before the ceremony begins.
to win every game, match, or prize in a series, leaving no victories for opponents
Our basketball team swept the championship series four games to none.
The movie swept the awards ceremony, winning every major category.
