Como Pronunciar "hoover up"

expression

HOO-ver UP

HOO-vuh UP

Definição

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.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈhuvɝ/ /ˈəp

Inglês Britânico

hˈuːvɐ/ /ˈʌp

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

HOO-ver UP

HOO-vuh UP

Ouça em Contexto

The company hoovered up all the small businesses in the area.

We need to hoover up the data before the end of the week.

They quickly hoovered up the remaining tickets for the concert.

Investors tried to hoover up property before prices went up.