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Definition flush out in British English

flush out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to clean something using a lot of water

Example

Flush the pipes out with clean water.

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1.1

to remove something by pouring a lot of water through the place where it is

Example

Use plain water to flush out the debris.

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps to flush harmful substances out of your body.

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Example

The hounds are sent in to flush out the fox.

Definition flush out in British English