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
