Root up

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verb

To remove something entirely including its roots.

They had to root up the dead tree from the backyard.
Visual representation of "root up" - To remove something entirely including its roots.

Often appears as...

  • root up a tree
  • root up a plant
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Visual representation of "root up"
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Physical Action

Emphasizes complete removal, usually involving physical effort or force.

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After the storm, we had to root up several upturned bushes.
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Total Elimination

Used when talking about getting rid of unwanted things, not just partially but completely.

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The gardener recommended we root up the invasive species.
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Literal Usage

Most commonly used in a literal sense, not metaphorically, to describe the action of removing by the roots.

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You might need special tools to root up that old stump.
Visual representation of the word "Root up"

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