Sweep out

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verb

To clean or remove dirt by using a broom.

Every morning, I sweep out the classroom before the students arrive.
Visual representation of "sweep out" - To clean or remove dirt by using a broom

Often appears as...

  • sweep out the room
  • sweep out the garage
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Visual representation of "sweep out"
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Literal Cleaning

Use 'sweep out' to describe physically removing dirt or mess with a broom.

Illustration for Literal Cleaning
Could you help me sweep out the leaves from the porch?
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Routine Activity

'Sweep out' often suggests a regular, repeated action in a certain space.

Illustration for Routine Activity
I sweep out the shop at the end of each day.
Visual representation of the word "Sweep out"

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