root out (rút aut)

Phrasal-verb Corruption

Meaning

to eliminate or get rid of something completely

eliminar o deshacerse de algo completamente (eliminar o deshacerse de algo completamente)

"The government vowed to root out corruption at every level."

"El gobierno prometió eliminar la corrupción en todos los niveles." (El gobierno prometió root out la corrupción en todos los niveles.)

to begin an official position or duty

to start growing or succeeding quickly in terms of money

to begin something cheerful or lively, such as a smile or co...

to strengthen confidence between people

to separate or tear something into pieces

to give all the money you owe, especially unwillingly