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Definition mop up in British English

mop up phrasal verb

[intransitive/transitive] phrasal verb
Example

He mopped up the milk with a tissue.

2

to remove any remaining members of an enemy army from an area after a victory

Example

The government had hoped to mop up rebel resistance.

Synonyms and related words
action stations active duty active service
3

to finish something by dealing with a few final details

Example

We should be able to mop the rest of this up by the beginning of next week.

Synonyms and related words
complete end carry through
4

to win, or succeed in doing something

Example

I want you to go out there and mop up.

Synonyms and related words
succeed manage pull off win clinch triumph
Definition mop up in British English