Wipe down Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwaɪp/ /ˈdaʊn

WYP-DOWN

UK

wˈaɪp/ /dˈaʊn

WYP-DOWN

Definition

To clean a surface, usually with a cloth or sponge, by rubbing it lightly to remove dirt, dust, or liquids.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and common in everyday speech. 'Wipe down' is used especially for cleaning hard surfaces like tables, counters, or appliances. More thorough than just 'wipe,' but not deep cleaning. Usually used with an object ('wipe down the table').

• Spanish: limpiar - pasar un trapo (superficie)
• Portuguese (BR): passar um pano (em algo) - limpar (superfície)
• Portuguese (PT): limpar (com pano) - passar um pano (em algo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 擦拭（表面）
• Chinese (Traditional): 擦拭（表面）
• Hindi: पोंछना (सतह पर)
• Arabic: مسح (سطحٍ)
• Bengali: মুছে পরিষ্কার করা - ঝাড়ু দেওয়া (সতর্কভাবে)
• Russian: протереть (поверхность) - вытереть
• Japanese: 拭く - きれいに拭く
• Vietnamese: lau sạch - lau qua
• Korean: 닦다 - 깨끗이 닦다
• Turkish: silmek - temizce silmek
• Urdu: پونچھ کر صاف کرنا
• Indonesian: mengelap (permukaan) - membersihkan dengan lap

Example Sentences

Please wipe down the kitchen counter after cooking.

basic

I need to wipe down the table before dinner.

basic

Could you wipe down the whiteboard?

basic

After the party, we had to wipe down all the surfaces because of the mess.

natural

If the gym equipment looks sweaty, please wipe it down before and after use.

natural

He grabbed a cloth to quickly wipe down his bike after the rain.

natural