Hoover up Meaning in English
expression
Definición
To take, collect, or buy something in large amounts, often quickly or eagerly. Originally from using a vacuum cleaner but often used to mean gathering resources or information.
Uso & Matices
Common in informal British English. Can refer to literally vacuuming, but often means quickly gathering, buying, or collecting things or information, especially greedily or efficiently. Typical with objects like 'data', 'profits', 'products', 'deals'. Not used much in American English—'scoop up' or 'snap up' are more common in the US.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The company hoovered up all the small businesses in the area.
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We need to hoover up the data before the end of the week.
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They quickly hoovered up the remaining tickets for the concert.
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Investors tried to hoover up property before prices went up.
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He just sits there and hoovers up all the snacks at every party.
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The app is designed to hoover up your personal information.
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