to vacuum
Third Person
vacuums
Present Participle
vacuuming
Past Tense
vacuumed
Past Participle
vacuumed
1
to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.
transitive
- She vacuums the carpets in the living room every week to keep them clean.
- He vacuums the upholstery on the furniture to remove pet hair.
- The housekeeper vacuumed the entire house before guests arrived.
- He vacuums the car interior to keep it tidy and free from crumbs.
- They vacuum the rugs and mats in the entryway to remove dirt and mud.
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