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to flush out
[phrase form: flush]
01
expulsar, fazer sair
to force something or someone out of a hidden or confined space
Exemplos
They tried various methods to flush out the rodents from the attic.
Eles tentaram vários métodos para expulsar os roedores do sótão.
The police used tear gas to flush out the suspects from the building they were hiding in.
A polícia usou gás lacrimogêneo para expulsar os suspeitos do prédio onde estavam escondidos.
02
remover com água, limpar com jato de água
to remove something with the flow of water
Exemplos
The pressure washer was used to flush out the dirt and grime from the exterior walls of the house.
A lavadora de pressão foi usada para remover a sujeira e a graxa das paredes externas da casa.
To clean the pipes, they needed to flush the accumulated debris out.
Para limpar os canos, eles precisavam lavar os detritos acumulados.
03
desmascarar, revelar
to take action to identify the individuals who have been deceitful or hiding their dishonest activities
Exemplos
The investigative journalist aimed to flush out the corrupt politicians by exposing their wrongdoings.
O jornalista investigativo visava expulsar os políticos corruptos expondo seus delitos.
The special task force was determined to flush any traitors out, even if it meant conducting undercover operations.
A força-tarefa especial estava determinada a expurgar quaisquer traidores, mesmo que isso significasse realizar operações secretas.
