verb

(1) Sweep across or over

(2) Move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions

(3) Sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

(4) Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

(5) To cover or extend over an area or time period

(6) Clean by sweeping

(7) Win an overwhelming victory in or on

(8) Cover the entire range of

(9) Make a big sweeping gesture or movement

adjective

(1) Possessing sweep