Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rout-out

verb
/raʊt aʊt/
Definition
To search thoroughly to find someone or something that is hidden.
Examples
  • We need to rout out the source of the problem before it gets worse.
  • She had a knack for routing out hidden talents in her students.
  • The detectives worked hard to rout out the criminals from their hiding places.
Meaning
The term ‘rout-out’ refers to the act of unearthing or discovering something that is concealed or difficult to locate. This phrase often implies a persistent effort to uncover the truth or identify someone or something that has been evading detection.
Synonyms
  • uncover
  • ferret out
  • extract
  • root out