Root out
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British pronunciation/ɹˈuːt ˈaʊt/
American pronunciation/ɹˈuːt ˈaʊt/

Definition och Betydelse av "root out"

to root out
[phrase form: root]
01

to remove something completely, as if pulling it up by the roots

Transitive: to root out vegetation
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The gardener had to root out the stubborn weeds from the flowerbed.
In the overgrown area of the yard, it took hours to root out the old, tangled vines.
I had to root out the overgrown bushes in the backyard to prepare the ground for new landscaping.
02

to discover and eliminate a harmful or dangerous person or thing from a place or situation

Transitive: to root out something harmful or dangerous
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The detective worked tirelessly to root out the criminal organization, dismantling it piece by piece.
It 's essential to root out any safety hazards in the workplace to protect employees.
The government vowed to root out corruption at all levels of the administration.
03

to actively search for and discover something or someone that is challenging to find

Transitive: to root out sth
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The investigators were determined to root out the hidden evidence.
She managed to root out the misplaced keys in her cluttered room.
The archaeologists hope to root out ancient artifacts buried deep underground.
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