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to root out
[phrase form: root]
01
to remove something completely, as if pulling it up by the roots
Transitive: to root out vegetation
Example
I had to root out the overgrown bushes in the backyard to prepare the ground for new landscaping.
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.
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
Example
The government vowed to root out corruption at all levels of the administration.
The detective worked tirelessly to root out the criminal organization, dismantling it piece by piece.
The healthcare professionals aim to root out the source of the disease outbreak to prevent further infections.
03
to actively search for and discover something or someone that is challenging to find
Transitive: to root out sth
Example
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.
Example
I had to root out the overgrown bushes in the backyard to prepare the ground for new landscaping.
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.
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