mop up in WordNet English dictionary

1. finish a task completely
   "I finally got through this homework assignment"
   get through  wrap up  finish off  mop up  polish off  clear up  finish up 
   
2. to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
   "Mop the hallway now"; "He mopped her forehead with a towel"
   wipe up  mop up  mop 
   
3. defeat thoroughly
   "He mopped up the floor with his opponents"
   worst  pip  mop up  whip  rack up 
   

1. a concluding action
   completion  culmination  closing  windup  mop up 
   

mop up in English Wiktionary