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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
The gardener had to root out the stubborn weeds from the flowerbed.
O jardineiro teve que arrancar pela raiz as ervas daninhas teimosas do canteiro de flores.
In the overgrown area of the yard, it took hours to root out the old, tangled vines.
Na área crescida do quintal, levou horas para erradicar as velhas videiras emaranhadas.
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
The detective worked tirelessly to root out the criminal organization, dismantling it piece by piece.
O detetive trabalhou incansavelmente para erradicar a organização criminosa, desmontando-a peça por peça.
It 's essential to root out any safety hazards in the workplace to protect employees.
É essencial erradicar quaisquer riscos de segurança no local de trabalho para proteger os funcionários.
03
erradicar, extirpar
to actively search for and discover something or someone that is challenging to find
Transitive: to root out sth
Exemplos
The investigators were determined to root out the hidden evidence.
Os investigadores estavam determinados a erradicar as provas ocultas.
She managed to root out the misplaced keys in her cluttered room.
Ela conseguiu desenterrar as chaves perdidas em seu quarto bagunçado.
