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to root out
[phrase form: root]
01
erradicar, arrancar pela raiz
to remove something completely, as if pulling it up by the roots
Transitive: to root out vegetation
Exemplos
To clear the area for the new patio, we needed to root the existing shrubs out of the soil
Para limpar a área para o novo pátio, precisamos arrancar os arbustos existentes do solo.
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
Exemplos
Parents need to be vigilant in rooting out online dangers for their children.
Os pais precisam estar vigilantes para erradicar os perigos online para seus filhos.
03
erradicar, extirpar
to actively search for and discover something or someone that is challenging to find
Transitive: to root out sth
Exemplos
The search and rescue team worked tirelessly to root out the missing hikers in the dense forest.
A equipe de busca e resgate trabalhou incansavelmente para desentocar os caminhantes desaparecidos na densa floresta.
