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verb
To clean up (liquid) with a mop, rag, sponge, or other cleaning device.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To fix problems; to correct or repair.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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verb
To absorb the leftovers of a dish with bread etc., in order to eat them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To consume or get rid of an excess of something.
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verb
To clean up an area destroyed by a natural disaster or by violent activity.
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verb
To finish something off; to apply a finishing touch
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verb
To get rid of (enemies) within a certain area.
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verb
To win a competition decisively.
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verb
To pitch the final innings especially of a game that is no longer close.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
a concluding action
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: completion, culmination, closing, windup
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Broader terms: termination, ending, conclusion
Narrower terms: consummation, finish, finishing, finalization, finalisation, follow-through, graduation
verb
finish a task completely
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: get through, wrap up, finish off, polish off, clear up, finish up
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Broader terms: complete, finish
Narrower terms: cap off
verb
defeat thoroughly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: worst, pip, whip, rack up
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Broader terms: beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
verb
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: wipe up, mop
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: absorb, suck, imbibe, soak up, sop up, suck up, draw, take in, take up
Narrower terms: swab, swob, sponge
History
mop + up
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
