verbπShareTo grow roots; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root and begin to grow."The cuttings are starting to root."plantbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare, oversee, or otherwise cause the rooting of cuttings"We rooted some cuttings last summer."agricultureplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be firmly fixed; to be established."The old oak tree is rooted deeply in the park, providing shade for everyone. "organizationbusinesssocietycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get root or priviledged access on a computer system or mobile phone, often through bypassing some security mechanism."I want to root my Android phone so I can remove the preinstalled crapware."computingtechnologyinternetsystemelectronicstechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn up or dig with the snout."A pig roots the earth for truffles."animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To seek favour or advancement by low arts or grovelling servility; to fawn."He rooted for a promotion by constantly flattering his boss and taking credit for others' work. "attitudecharacteractionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rummage; to search as if by digging in soil."rooting about in a junk-filled drawer"actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo root out; to abolish."The new principal promised to root out bullying in the school. "politicsgovernmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with "for" or "on") To cheer (on); to show support (for) and hope for the success of. (See root for.)"I'm rooted for our team in the final game. "sportentertainmentactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving roots, or certain type of roots."deep-rooted"plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFixed in one position; immobile; unable to move."She stayed rooted in place."positionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIngrained, as through repeated use; entrenched; habitual or instinctive."Her kindness was so rooted that she always helped others without a second thought. "charactermindattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(usually with "in") Having a basic or fundamental connection (to a thing); based, originating (from)."Her strong work ethic is rooted in her childhood upbringing, where she learned the value of hard work. "philosophytheoryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a tree or graph) Having a root."The old oak tree, rooted firmly in the ground, weathered the storm. "plantmathbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareIn trouble or in strife, screwed."I am absolutely rooted if Ferris finds out about this"situationnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBroken, damaged, non-functional."The old computer was completely rooted after the power surge, so we couldn't use it anymore. "conditiontechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a root (superuser) account that has been compromised."Example Sentence: "After the virus attack, the company's main server was rooted, giving hackers full control over all our data." "computinginternettechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading