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Meaning of the word "flush out" in English

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flush out

US /flʌʃ aʊt/
UK /flʌʃ aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to force someone or something out of a hiding place

Example:
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The police tried to flush out the suspects from the building.
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We need to flush out the truth about what happened.
Synonym:
expel dislodge uncover reveal
2.

to clean something by forcing water through it

Example:
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You should flush out the pipes regularly to prevent blockages.
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The plumber had to flush out the entire drainage system.
Synonym:
cleanse rinse purge
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Related Word:
flush flushed out-and-out outing out of out Be out