ROOTED β Definition of ROOTED
verb
1
To grow roots; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root and begin to grow.
The cuttings are starting to root.
2
To prepare, oversee, or otherwise cause the rooting of cuttings
We rooted some cuttings last summer.
3
To be firmly fixed; to be established.
4
To 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.
verb
1
To turn up or dig with the snout.
A pig roots the earth for truffles.
2
(by extension) To seek favour or advancement by low arts or grovelling servility; to fawn.
3
To rummage; to search as if by digging in soil.
rooting about in a junk-filled drawer
4
To root out; to abolish.
verb
1
(with "for" or "on") To cheer (on); to show support (for) and hope for the success of. (See root for.)
I'm rooting for you, don't let me down!
adjective
1
Having roots, or certain type of roots.
deep-rooted
2
Fixed in one position; immobile; unable to move.
She stayed rooted in place.
3
Ingrained, as through repeated use; entrenched; habitual or instinctive.
4
(usually with "in") Having a basic or fundamental connection (to a thing); based, originating (from).
π Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/root
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