Definitions

1. verb

to pull or tear something out by the roots or from its place of attachment

“The strong winds were able to uproot the old tree in the backyard.”

2. verb

to remove someone or something from a place or position of power or influence

“The new company president was able to uproot the old management team and bring in fresh ideas.”

3. verb

to get rid of or eliminate something, especially a bad habit or an old idea

“She tried to uproot her addiction to social media by deleting the app from her phone.”

4. noun

the act of pulling or tearing something out by the roots or from its place of attachment

“The storm caused significant uproot of trees in the affected area.”

5. noun

the act of removing someone or something from a place or position of power or influence

“The new government’s policies aimed to uproot the old corrupt system.”