mop-up (Meaning)
mop-up (n)
a concluding action
mop-up (v)
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
defeat thoroughly
finish a task completely
mop-up
to clear (an area) of remaining pockets of resistance in the wake of a military offensive, to gather as if by absorbing, a concluding action or phase, garner, to complete a project, transaction, or task, to overcome decisively, to consume eagerly
Synonyms & Antonyms of mop-up
mop-up Sentence Examples
- The janitor diligently mopped-up the spilled coffee from the classroom floor.
- After the rainstorm, the towels were used to mop-up the excess water from the carpets.
- The soldiers were ordered to mop-up any remaining enemy resistance in the city.
- The cleaning crew was tasked with mopping-up the aftermath of the messy party.
- The medical staff mopped-up the blood from the accident scene as quickly as possible.
- The firefighters worked tirelessly to mop-up the hazardous chemical spill.
- The police officers mopped-up the crime scene for evidence.
- The mopping-up operation took several hours to complete.
- The mop-up team faced numerous obstacles during their mission.
- The mop-up effort was successful in restoring order and cleanliness.
FAQs About the word mop-up
a concluding action, to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop, defeat thoroughly, finish a task completelyto clear (an area) of remaining pockets of resistance
conclusion,ending, culmination, closing, finish, end, finale, grand finale, high-water mark, coup de grace
opening, day one, dawn,beginning, start, baseline, nascence, overture, prelude, preface
The janitor diligently mopped-up the spilled coffee from the classroom floor.
After the rainstorm, the towels were used to mop-up the excess water from the carpets.
The soldiers were ordered to mop-up any remaining enemy resistance in the city.
The cleaning crew was tasked with mopping-up the aftermath of the messy party.
