English · Phrasal verb Attested

root out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To remove or abolish completely.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại bỏ hoàn toàn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

They rooted out all vestiges of corruption.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To search for and discover.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tìm kiếm và phát hiện

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “root out” mean?

To remove or abolish completely.

Is “root out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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