Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

purge

verb
/pɜːrdʒ/
Definition
To remove something undesirable or unwanted from a place or context.
Examples
  • After the incident, the company needed to purge its records of any sensitive information.
  • She decided to purge her closet, getting rid of clothes she no longer wore.
  • They conducted a purge of the outdated files from the system.
Meaning
Purge refers to the act of cleansing or eliminating something, especially to rid oneself of impurities or unwanted elements.
Synonyms
  • cleanse
  • eliminate
  • remove
  • expunge
  • eradicate