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Meaning of root out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

root out

verb

Definitions

  1. To remove or abolish completely.

    Example: They rooted out all vestiges of corruption.

  2. To search for and discover.

    Example: It took them hours to root out exactly where the water was coming in.