hoover

• Существительное, обозначающее пылесос, часто используемое как обобщённое название для этого прибора.

A noun referring to a vacuum cleaner, often used as a genericized trademark for the appliance.

1. A2informalbritish

   A brand name that has become a generic term for a vacuum cleaner, especially in British English.

   Пылесос

   • I need to use the hoover to clean the carpet.
   • She bought a new hoover for the living room.
   • The hoover is in the cupboard under the stairs.

   Synonymsvacvacuumvacuum cleaner

• Глагол, означающий очищать поверхность или помещение с помощью пылесоса; происходит от названия бренда Hoover.

A verb meaning to clean a surface or area using a vacuum cleaner; derived from the brand name Hoover.

1. Clean with a vacuum cleanerA2informalbritish

   To clean a surface, such as a floor or carpet, using a vacuum cleaner.

   Пылесосить

   • I need to hoover the living room before the guests arrive.
   • She hoovered the carpet thoroughly after the party.
   • He hoovered under the sofa to remove the dust.

   Synonymsvacuumvacuum-clean