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- They conducted a purge of the outdated files from the system.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
