Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
root-up
verb
/ruːt ʌp/
Definition
To uproot something, especially plants or trees, from the ground, or to remove something completely.
Examples
- They decided to root up the overgrown hedges in their backyard.
- The invasive species needed to be rooted up to protect the native plants.
Meaning
The action of pulling out or eliminating a root, often used in gardening or when referring to removing problems or obstacles.
Synonyms
- uproot
- eradicate
- remove
- extirpate
