Meaning of the word "mop up" in English

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mop up

US /mɑːp ʌp/

UK /mɑːp ʌp/

to finish a task or deal with the last parts of something

Example:

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We need to mop up the remaining work before the deadline.

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The army was sent to mop up the last pockets of resistance.

Synonym:

finish off complete conclude clear up deal with

to clean up a liquid spill using a mop or absorbent material

Example:

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Please mop up the spilled water on the floor.

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She used a towel to mop up the coffee.

Synonym:

soak up wipe up absorb sponge up

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