wipe up
Third Person
wipes up
Present Participle
wiping up
Past Tense
wiped up
Past Participle
wiped up
1
to clean a surface by using a cloth or mop to remove liquid or any sort of substance spills
- The homeowner wiped the muddy paw prints up from the living room carpet.
- The barista wiped the spilled coffee up from the counter with a cloth.
- They wiped the water puddles up from the bathroom floor after the shower.
- Wiping up the spilled water on the bathroom floor ensures safety.
- Wiping up liquid spills in the kitchen is a routine chore.
2
to use a cloth or towel to dry kitchenware after they have been washed
- The barista wiped the espresso machine up to keep it clean.
- The server efficiently wiped up the freshly washed dishes in the restaurant.
- They eagerly wiped the baking sheets and utensils up after making cookies.
- Wiping up the mugs and teacups is the final step in the tea preparation process.
- The restaurant staff routinely wipes up the glassware and cutlery after each meal.
3
to decisively and thoroughly overcome an opponent
- The boxer wiped his opponent up with a series of powerful punches.
- Despite the odds, the small business wiped up the industry giants.
- The political candidate wiped up the election, securing a landslide victory.
- The student wiped up the science fair, impressing judges with a unique experiment.
- The soccer team wiped the opposing team up, scoring goal after goal.