sweep away

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по полному удалению или устранению чего-либо, часто с силой или внезапностью.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the act of removing or eliminating something completely, often with force or suddenness.

uncountable · irregular verb · transitive · phrasal, separable

1. Remove physicallyformal

   To remove something from a surface or area by sweeping or washing.

   Смыть

   • The flood swept away the bridge.
   • She swept away the dust from the floor.
   • The strong wind swept away the leaves from the garden.

   Synonymscarry awayclear awaysweep offwash awaywipe away

   Antonymsaccumulatecollectgatherkeepretain

2. Eliminate or destroyformal

   To completely remove or destroy something, often in a forceful or sudden way.

   Сметать

   • The revolution swept away the old regime.
   • New technology swept away traditional methods of communication.
   • The scandal swept away his reputation.

   Synonymsannihilatedestroyeliminateeradicateeraseexterminateextirpateobliteratewipe out

   Antonymscreateestablishmaintainpreserverestore

3. Overwhelm emotionallyinformal

   To cause someone to be completely carried away by strong emotions.

   Захватить

   • She was swept away by the beauty of the sunset.
   • The audience was swept away by the performance.
   • He felt swept away by his love for her.

   Synonymscaptivatecarry awayenraptureenthrallmoveoverwhelmstirtransport

   Antonymscalmcomposesettlesteady

Base verbsweep