Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mop-up
verb
/mɒp ʌp/
Definition
The act of cleaning up or dealing with the aftermath of a situation, often used in the context of completing remaining tasks or resolving final issues.
Examples
- After the party, we had to mop up the spilled drinks and scattered snacks.
- The team worked late into the night to mop up the remaining details of the project.
- He always handles the mop-up operations after a long day of filming.
Meaning
To mop up refers to the necessary actions taken to conclude a process or to clean up the remaining mess after a major event or activity.
Synonyms
- cleanup
- wrap-up
- finish
- finalize
- conclude
