verb

1. To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.

   “to sweep a floor, the street, or a chimney”

2. To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.

   “The offended countess swept out of the ballroom.”

3. To search (a place) methodically.

noun

1. An instance of sweeping.

   “The sidewalk needed a sweeping every morning.”

2. The activity of sweeping.

   “Sweeping took all morning.”

adjective

1. Wide, broad, affecting or touching upon many things

   “He loves making sweeping statements without the slightest evidence.”

2. Completely overwhelming

   “He claimed a sweeping victory.”

Synonyms: across-the-board