sweeping

• Bezeichnet etwas, das einen großen Bereich abdeckt, weitreichend oder umfassend ist; auch für tiefgreifende oder radikale Veränderungen oder Aussagen mit großer Wirkung.

Describes something that is extensive, wide-ranging, or comprehensive in scope or effect.

1. Extensive or wide-rangingB2formal

   Covering a large area or a broad range of subjects or effects.

   Weitreichend

   • The new law introduced sweeping changes to the healthcare system.
   • The company made sweeping cuts to its workforce.
   • The report offered a sweeping overview of the global economy.

   Synonymeacross-the-boardall-inclusiveblanketbroadcomprehensiveexpansiveextensivepanoramic

   Antonymelimitednarrowrestrictedspecific

2. Overly general or indiscriminateC1formal

   Making broad generalizations that ignore specific details or distinctions.

   Pauschal

   • He made a sweeping statement about all politicians being dishonest.
   • The article contained sweeping generalizations about an entire culture.
   • Avoid making sweeping judgments without considering the facts.

   Synonymeblanketbroadgeneralindiscriminatesimplisticunqualifiedvaguewholesale

   Antonymelimitednarrowparticularrestrictedspecific

• Das Substantiv bezeichnet die Handlung, eine Oberfläche wie einen Boden mit einem Besen oder einer Bürste zu reinigen; auch das kehrende Fegen als Tätigkeit.

A noun referring to the act of cleaning a surface, such as a floor, using a broom or brush.

unzählbar

1. Cleaning with a broomA2formal

   The action of using a broom to remove dirt, dust, or debris from a surface.

   Kehren

   • Sweeping the kitchen floor is part of her daily routine.
   • He finished the sweeping before the guests arrived.
   • The janitor does the sweeping every evening.

   Synonymesweep

• Verb, das die Reinigung einer Fläche mit einem Besen beschreibt oder eine schnelle, gleitende Bewegung über einen Bereich.

A verb used to indicate the act of cleaning a surface with a broom or brush, or moving swiftly across an area.

1. Clean with a broomA2formal

   To clean a floor or surface using a broom or brush.

   Fegen

   • She swept the kitchen floor every morning.
   • He swept the dust out of the garage.
   • Please sweep the leaves from the patio.

   Synonymebroombrushwhisk

2. Move quickly or forcefullyB1formal

   To move swiftly or with great force across an area.

   Sich schnell oder mit großer Kraft bewegen

   • The wind swept through the valley.
   • A wave swept the boat off course.
   • Her hair swept across her face in the breeze.

   Synonymechargeflyhurtleracerushsurgetearzoom

   Antonymedawdleloiter

3. Win decisivelyB2informalamerican

   To win all games or contests in a series, especially in sports.

   Überlegen gewinnen

   • The team swept the championship series 4-0.
   • They swept their opponents in the playoffs.
   • The home team swept the weekend matches.

   Synonymewhitewash

Phrasal-Variantensweep awaysweep offsweep oversweep throughsweep up