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What does root out mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word root out? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To remove or abolish completely.
  2. To search for and discover.
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A couple who have become concerned over the rapid spread of cowbane, have launched their own campaign to root out the plant.
Such solidarity has now turned to support of world action to root out terror.
As a member of the Confederation's forces, I'm obligated to root out usurpers and traitors to the government.
It's a step that can be used to root out sandbaggers who inflate scores posted in casual play.
The Prime Minister pledged to do all that was necessary to root out the criminal minority behind the campaign of terror.
But he made no promise to do something special to root out the practice of female foeticide.

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