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Definition flush in American English

flush verb

verb
/flʌʃ/

▪ angrily, darkly, deeply, guiltily, hotly

1

to make water pass through a toilet

Synonyms and related words
ball cock flush pan
1.1

to get rid of something by putting it into a toilet and flushing it

Example

If any medicine is left over, flush it down the toilet.

Synonyms and related words
replace throw away shed
1.2

if a toilet flushes, water passes through it

Example

The toilet won't flush!

Synonyms and related words
ball cock flush pan
2

if someone flushes, their face becomes red because they are hot or sick, or are feeling angry, embarrassed, or excited

Example

Lisa flushed and looked away.

Example

Mark flushed with annoyance, but said nothing.

Example

Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

3

to clean something by pouring a lot of water over it or through it

Example

Yesterday I flushed the radiator and replaced the coolant.

Synonyms and related words
wash scrub rinse
4

to force a person or animal to leave a place where they have been hiding

Example

The rebels were flushed from their hiding places and shot.

Synonyms and related words
ethnic cleansing social cleansing drive out
Definition flush in American English