sweeping
barrido
definition
verb
I've swept the floor
clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter.
a large black car swept past the open windows
move swiftly and smoothly.
noun
the sweepings from the house
dirt or refuse collected by sweeping.
adjective
we cannot recommend any sweeping alterations
wide in range or effect.
translation of 'sweeping'
adjective
profundo,
majestuoso,
dramático,
general
example
Making a generalised and 'sweeping' statement on every politician and the whole system was an irresponsible act.
The Executive has proposed the two routes to Rotherham as part of a 'sweeping' extension of the popular Supertram system.
This was previously Ben Stevenson's place, she says, her buff arms extending in a 'sweeping' motion to encompass the townhouse living room.
It was such a 'sweeping' statement that one wonders just why the president floated it at this time.
However, for her to make the 'sweeping' statements she does about ‘derisory service’ by the whole Health Service is illogical, irresponsible and untrue.
I suppose there must be plenty of counterexamples to such a 'sweeping' statement, but none occur to me offhand.
Does it engage in systematic field research and does it avoid 'sweeping' comments, except to the degree that these are sustained by its detailed findings through field research?
A 'sweeping' curve seems to defy what a golf shot should be able to do.
The popular Albert Park circuit is a street track which goes through a leafy park, combining fast corners and tight hairpins along with 'sweeping' curves.
The objectives are specific and measurable, covering a 'sweeping' range of prevention strategies.
A rich brew of extended lines, 'sweeping' curves, off-kilter balances, de Schynkel's vocabulary is expressive without being literal.
The authors have 'sweeping' change in mind: Alterations must be made to every corporate function, from product development to sales and marketing.
But a reshuffle would only have these effects if it took the form of 'sweeping' changes - most unlike Ahern.
Analysts say 'sweeping' tax reform that comes into effect in January 2002 is another key factor.
He said the Government was likely to order a full public enquiry before deciding whether to give the 'sweeping' extension scheme the go-ahead.
This not only has led to 'sweeping' statements, but also to a misunderstanding of the Safavid political system and economy, and also to many factual mistakes.
High above Kresna, we were following a trail through the foothills of Pirin, and were being treated to a 'sweeping' panorama that seemingly extended all the way to Greece.
He gestured with the knife in a wide 'sweeping' move, and from between the pillars, several dozen young people entered the circle.
Use a 'sweeping' motion so no air bubbles are trapped beneath the laminate.
Ojha is particularly convincing as the fast-talking Bobby, and his quick-fire exchanges with Rann are rich with theatrical 'sweeping' statements and blithe assurance.
In the third square, I used a slow, careful 'sweeping' motion, filling in the small areas afterward.
This is a 'sweeping' statement and perhaps worthy of some explanation.
Nasa had hoped to launch the shuttle again next spring but the target date could now be missed as 'sweeping' changes are put in place to radically improve safety and re-shape the agency.
And those who raised concerns about the 'sweeping' powers of the bill were unfairly dismissed as radicals who were against copyright in general.
He throws an overhand curve and a 'sweeping' curve, both of which top out at 78 mph.
His leg thrashes in a violent 'sweeping' motion - much like one would move one's leg if one were lying prone in the snow making angels.
After being in office for just ten days, he signed into law a 'sweeping' range of measures authorising the imposition of martial law over the country.
But they have also strengthened the obstacles to the kind of 'sweeping' reform that could be produced by an effective voucher system.
Culvert says that they haven't treated enough hepatitis patients to make any 'sweeping' statements.
Changes in specification and design have led to expensive redesigns, and the 'sweeping' curves of the original design have proved difficult to build.
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