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to root out
[phrase form: root]
01
erradicar, extirpar
to remove something completely, as if pulling it up by the roots
Transitive: to root out vegetation
Ejemplos
I had to root out the overgrown bushes in the backyard to prepare the ground for new landscaping.
Tuve que arrancar de raíz los arbustos que habían crecido demasiado en el patio trasero para preparar el terreno para un nuevo paisajismo.
02
erradicar, extirpar
to discover and eliminate a harmful or dangerous person or thing from a place or situation
Transitive: to root out something harmful or dangerous
Ejemplos
The government vowed to root out corruption at all levels of the administration.
El gobierno prometió erradicar la corrupción en todos los niveles de la administración.
03
erradicar, extirpar
to actively search for and discover something or someone that is challenging to find
Transitive: to root out sth
Ejemplos
The archaeologists hope to root out ancient artifacts buried deep underground.
Los arqueólogos esperan desenterrar artefactos antiguos enterrados profundamente bajo tierra.
