Sweep off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈswip/ /ˈɔf

SWEEP-awf

UK

swˈiːp/ /ˈɒf

SWEEP-of

Definition

To remove something from a surface by brushing it away forcefully, usually with a hand or a tool like a broom.

Usage & Nuances

'Sweep off' is slightly more forceful than 'sweep away' or 'sweep,' and often implies movement off an edge. Common with 'sweep off the table/floor.' Can be used for literal (dust, objects) or figurative (emotions, problems) removal. Informal, everyday usage.

• Spanish: barrer - quitar de un golpe - arrastrar (fuera)
• Portuguese (BR): varrer - tirar para fora - remover (de um golpe)
• Portuguese (PT): varrer - remover (de repente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 扫掉 - 扫走
• Chinese (Traditional): 掃掉 - 掃走
• Hindi: झाड़कर हटा देना - बाहर झाड़ देना
• Arabic: يكنس بعيدًا - يزيح بقوة
• Bengali: ঝাড়ে ফেলা - সরিয়ে ফেলা
• Russian: смести - смахнуть
• Japanese: 掃き落とす - 掃き飛ばす
• Vietnamese: quét đi - quét sạch
• Korean: 쓸어내다 - 쓸어서 치우다
• Turkish: süpürüp atmak - süpürüp uzaklaştırmak
• Urdu: جھاڑ کر ہٹا دینا - باہر جھاڑ دینا
• Indonesian: menyapu - menyapu keluar

Example Sentences

Please sweep off the dust from the table.

basic

He used his hand to sweep off the crumbs.

basic

Wind can sweep off leaves from the street.

basic

She quickly swept off the papers before anyone saw the mess.

natural

Don’t just sweep off your problems—face them.

natural

The waves swept off the chairs left on the shore.

natural