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.