Definitions of sweep:

• noun:   a movement in an arc

  Example: "A sweep of his arm"

• noun:   a long oar used in an open boat
• noun:   a wide scope

  Example: "The sweep of the plains"

• noun:   (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
• noun:   winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
• noun:   someone who cleans soot from chimneys
• verb:   cover the entire range of
• verb:   win an overwhelming victory in or on
• verb:   sweep with a broom or as if with a broom

  Example: "Sweep the crumbs off the table"

• verb:   clean by sweeping

  Example: "Please sweep the floor"

• verb:   move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
• verb:   make a big sweeping gesture or movement
• verb:   sweep across or over
• verb:   force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
• verb:   to cover or extend over an area or time period
• name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #49132)