Definitions

1. noun

a defeat or beating, especially in a battle or competition; a disorderly or confused crowd

“The team suffered a rout at the hands of their opponents.”

2. verb

to defeat or overwhelm completely; to force to flee or retreat

“The cavalry rout the enemy forces with a swift charge.”

3. verb

to find or follow a way or route

“We have to rout out a new path through the dense jungle.”

4. verb

to search or seek something, especially carefully or thoroughly

“The police had to rout out the hidden stash of contraband.”

5. verb

to drive or force someone or something out of a place

“The authorities had to rout the squatters from the abandoned building.”