sweep

noun15 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.0

covering a wide range of subjects, ideas, or time

describes a long, wide, continuous curve or area

describes a long, wide, continuous curve or area

describes a long, wide, continuous curve or area

an impressive and large-scale movement or range

covering a very long period of time and many events

done in one continuous movement

an impressive and exciting range or movement

a thorough search or examination of a place

a smooth, stylish and graceful movement

a smooth, stylish and graceful movement

often used to describe a broad gesture of the arm or hand

figurative: all at the same time

to perform a sweeping motion or search

to perform a sweeping motion or search