Uproot/ˌʌpˈruːt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action Implies strong effort or force used in removing something. The gardener had to uproot stubborn weeds. Pro Tip 2/3Complete Removal Highlights the removal of the entire object, leaving nothing behind. They decided to uproot the dead bush, including its roots. Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use Sometimes used metaphorically to describe thorough change. The new policy will uproot old procedures.