What does suck up mean?
suck up
Definition
Of a machine: to pull dirt, dust, leaves or liquid in through a hose or an opening by suction.
Example sentences
My son's toy car rolled into the gutter, and the street sweeper sucked it up before we could grab it.
The vacuum at the car wash barely sucked up anything — the back seat's still full of cookie crumbs.
The vacuum at the car wash barely sucked up anything — the back seat's still full of cookie crumbs.