Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially one who is employed to sweep floors, streets, or other areas.

“The janitor was the sweeper for the entire office building.”

2. noun

A machine used for sweeping floors, streets, or other areas.

“The sweeper was used to clean the sidewalk after a big storm.”

3. noun

In computing, a program that automatically deletes or removes unwanted files, emails, or other data.

“The software was designed as a sweeper to delete temporary files on the computer.”

4. verb

To remove or delete unwanted data or files from a computer or storage device.

“You should regularly sweep your computer to free up space.”

5. verb

To remove unwanted items from a surface, especially a floor.

“She swept the floor with a broom to get rid of the dust and dirt.”