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Definition of mop-up
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a concluding action or phase
mop up
verbDefinition of mop up (Entry 2 of 2)
1 British : to consume eagerly
2 : to gather as if by absorbing also : garner mopped up all the awards
3 : to overcome decisively : trounce
4 : to clear (an area) of remaining pockets of resistance in the wake of a military offensive
: to complete a project, transaction, or task
Synonyms & Antonyms for mop-up
Synonyms: Noun
capper, close, closing, conclusion, consummation, end, endgame, ending, finale, finis, finish, grand finale, home stretch, windup, wrap-up
Antonyms: Noun
baseline, beginning, dawn, day one, nascence, nascency, opening, start
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mop-up
noun
English Language Learners Definition of mop-up
: the actions that complete a job or task after the more difficult parts have been done
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