sweeping

• Descreve algo amplo, de grande alcance ou abrangente em escopo ou efeito; também pode indicar algo radical ou decisivo, como uma mudança drástica.

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.

   Amplo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacross-the-boardall-inclusiveblanketbroadcomprehensiveexpansiveextensivepanoramic

   Antônimoslimitednarrowrestrictedspecific

2. Overly general or indiscriminateC1formal

   Making broad generalizations that ignore specific details or distinctions.

   Generalizante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblanketbroadgeneralindiscriminatesimplisticunqualifiedvaguewholesale

   Antônimoslimitednarrowparticularrestrictedspecific

• Substantivo que designa a ação de limpar uma superfície, como um chão, com uma vassoura ou escova. Pode também se referir à varredura ou limpeza ampla de uma área.

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

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1. Cleaning with a broomA2formal

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

   Varrição

   • 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.

   Sinônimossweep

• Verbo que indica limpar uma superfície com vassoura ou escova, removendo sujeira; também pode significar mover-se rapidamente por um lugar ou área.

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.

   Varrer

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

   Sinônimosbroombrushwhisk

2. Move quickly or forcefullyB1formal

   To move swiftly or with great force across an area.

   Varrer

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

   Sinônimoschargeflyhurtleracerushsurgetearzoom

   Antônimosdawdleloiter

3. Win decisivelyB2informalamerican

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

   Vencer de forma arrasadora

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

   Sinônimoswhitewash

Variantes phrasalsweep awaysweep offsweep oversweep throughsweep up