Background for mooted

mooted

/ˈmuːtɪd/ /ˈmuːɾɪd/

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verb

To bring up as a subject for debate, to propose.

Examples :

"The idea of having a school uniform was mooted at the last parent-teacher meeting. "

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verb

To discuss or debate.

Examples :

"The possibility of working from home was mooted at the last company meeting, but no decision was made. "

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verb

To make or declare irrelevant.

Examples :

"The company's improved profits mooted the need for employee layoffs. "

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To argue or plead in a supposed case.

Examples :

"The students mooted the legal arguments for and against the proposed school dress code. "

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verb

To talk or speak.

Examples :

"The students mooted their ideas for the class project before voting on the best one. "

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To say, utter, also insinuate.

Examples :

"He could not moot the words."

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verb

To take root and begin to grow.

Examples :

"The idea of a class trip to the zoo was mooted, but no one volunteered to organize it. "

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To turn up soil or dig up roots, especially an animal with the snout.

Examples :

"The pig mooted the patch of earth, searching for tasty roots. "

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adjective

Made, or proven to be, moot.

Examples :

"Since the company approved the new flexible work policy, the concern about mandatory office attendance became mooted. "