vacuum-clean

/'vækjuəmkli:n/
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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To clean a surface or area using a vacuum cleaner: The action of removing dirt, dust, or debris from carpets, floors, or upholstery by using the suction power of a vacuum cleaner.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • I need to vacuum-clean the living room before the guests arrive.
    • She vacuum-cleaned the entire house every Saturday morning.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have something vacuum-cleaned": To arrange for a professional service or another person to clean something with a vacuum cleaner.
    • We had the office carpets professionally vacuum-cleaned.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vacuum (verb): A more common, shortened form of "vacuum-clean".
    • I have to vacuum the stairs.
  • Vacuum cleaner (noun): The electrical appliance used to perform the action.
    • The new vacuum cleaner is very quiet.
  • Vacuuming (gerund/noun): The activity or process of cleaning with a vacuum cleaner.
    • Vacuuming is my least favorite chore.
Synonyms
  • Hoover (verb, chiefly British): To clean with a vacuum cleaner (from the brand name Hoover).
    • Could you hoover the sitting room?
Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(This word is not commonly used in idioms.)

Verb
  1. clean with a vacuum cleaner
    • vacuum the carpets

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