Sweep in Meaning in English
expression
ˈswip/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
SWEEP-in
swˈiːp/ /ˈɪn
SWEEP-in
Definition
To enter a place quickly, confidently, or dramatically, often creating a strong impression. It can also mean arriving suddenly and taking control or attracting attention.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and often describes entering with energy, drama, or authority. Common with 'someone sweeps in' (to a room, event, meeting). Not used for physical cleaning ('sweep the floor').
Spanish: entrar rápidamente - irrumpirPortuguese (BR): entrar rapidamente - invadirPortuguese (PT): entrar rapidamente - invadirChinese (Simplified): 迅速进入 - 闯入Chinese (Traditional): 迅速進入 - 闖入Hindi: तेजी से प्रवेश करना - घुस आनाArabic: يدخل بسرعة - يقتحمBengali: দ্রুত প্রবেশ করা - হঠাৎ ঢুকে পড়াRussian: ворваться - войти стремительноJapanese: 勢いよく入る - 急に現れるVietnamese: lao vào - đi vào nhanh chóngKorean: 빠르게 들어오다 - 갑자기 등장하다Turkish: hızla içeri girmek - aniden ortaya çıkmakUrdu: تیزی سے اندر آنا - اچانک داخل ہوناIndonesian: masuk dengan cepat - masuk dengan tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
The principal swept in and everyone went quiet.
basic
She sweeps in like a movie star at every party.
basic
The wind swept in through the open window.
basic
He loves to sweep in and steal the spotlight.
natural
A group of reporters swept in as soon as the doors opened.
natural
We were just talking when our boss swept in and changed the mood.
natural