1. past tense of hoover; to clean with a vacuum cleaner
Usage: chiefly British; often used as a generic term for vacuuming, regardless of brand
2. to consume or use up quickly and completely
Usage: informal; often used with 'up'

Examples

• She hoovered the living room carpet before the guests arrived.
• He hoovered up all the snacks at the party.
• I hoovered the stairs this morning.
• The kids hoovered down their dinner in minutes.
• After the party, we hoovered the entire house.
• She hoovered the dust from under the sofa.