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root

Definitions


[ruːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibres
(e.g: cacti have deep and spreading roots)

- the basic cause, source, or origin of something
(e.g: money is the root of all evil)

- a number or quantity that when multiplied by itself, typically a specified number of times, gives a specified number or quantity

- a user account with full and unrestricted access to a system
(e.g: make sure that these files can only be accessed by the root user)

- an act or instance of having sex


Phrases:
- at root
- get rooted
- put down roots
- root and branch
- root someone's boot
- strike at the root of
- take root

Origin:
Old English rōt, from Old Norse rót; related to wort, also to Latin radix


[ruːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause (a plant or cutting) to grow roots
(e.g: root your own cuttings from stock plants)

- establish deeply and firmly
(e.g: vegetarianism is rooted in Indian culture)

- cause (someone) to stand immobile through fear or amazement
(e.g: George was rooted to the spot in disbelief)

- gain access to the root account of (a smartphone or computer)
(e.g: we explained how to manually root almost any Android device)

- have sex with


Phrases:
- at root
- get rooted
- put down roots
- root and branch
- root someone's boot
- strike at the root of
- take root

Origin:
Old English rōt, from Old Norse rót; related to wort, also to Latin radix


[ruːt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of an animal) turn up the ground with its snout in search of food
(e.g: stray dogs rooting around for bones and scraps)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English wrōtan, of Germanic origin; related to Old English wrōt ‘snout’


[ruːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act of rooting
(e.g: I had a root through the open drawers)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English wrōtan, of Germanic origin; related to Old English wrōt ‘snout’




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