Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eradicate a problem

verb phrase
/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt ə ˈprɒbləm/
Definition
To completely eliminate or remove a problem from existence.
Examples
  • The government implemented new policies to eradicate a problem of poverty in urban areas.
  • To eradicate a problem like pollution, we must start with strict regulations on waste disposal.
  • Community efforts aimed to eradicate the problem of homelessness through various support programs.
Meaning
Eradicating a problem means to take decisive actions that lead to the total removal or resolution of an issue, ensuring it does not return.
Synonyms
  • Eliminate a problem
  • Remove an issue
  • Resolve a dilemma
  • Extinguish a challenge
  • Abolish difficulties