Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sweep-the-floor
Verb phrase
/swiːp ðə flɔːr/
Definition
To clean the floor by using a broom to gather dirt and debris into a pile and then removing it, typically to maintain cleanliness in a space.
Examples
- After dinner, I always sweep the floor to keep the kitchen tidy.
- The janitor was busy sweeping the floor of the hallway.
- She told her kids to sweep the floor before they could go outside to play.
Meaning
The act of removing dust, dirt, and other substances from the floor surface using a broom or similar cleaning tool.
Synonyms
- clean
- remove debris
- tidy up
