Meaning ofroot outin English

Verb

1. to completely remove or eliminate; abolish
   The government will root out corruption in the public sector.
   Synonyms:

   eradicateeliminateabolishextirpateexpunge
   Antonyms:

   establishretainpreservemaintainperpetuate
2. to search for and discover (something hidden)
   Investigative journalists help root out hidden truths and bring them to light.
   Synonyms:

   uncoverunearthdiscoverexposerevealbring to lightferret outtrack down
   Antonyms:

   concealhidecover upkeep secretsuppress