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rooting

UK
/ˈruːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈrutɪŋ/
rootingnoun
rootings
pl
Translations
The rooting of the cuttings took several weeks before they were ready to be planted in the garden.
L'enracinement des boutures a pris plusieurs semaines avant qu'elles soient prêtes à être plantées dans le jardin.
soutienAu sens d'encouragement d'une équipe ou d'une personne.
The crowd's rooting for the home team was so loud it could be heard from blocks away.
Le soutien du public pour l'équipe locale était si fort qu'il s'entendait à des pâtés de maisons.
Additional translations
rootageInformatique.
fouissageSe dit surtout des animaux qui remuent la terre avec le groin.
Definitions
The process of a plant developing roots.
The rooting of the cuttings took several weeks before they were ready to be planted in the garden.
The act of cheering or supporting a team or individual.
The crowd's rooting for the home team was so loud it could be heard from blocks away.
The act of an animal, especially a pig, digging in the ground with its snout.
The farmer was concerned about the rooting of the pigs damaging the pasture.
The act or process of obtaining root privileges on an electronic device, especially an Android phone.
Some users perform rooting to install custom ROMs on their smartphones.
Synonyms
origin
establishment
foundation
support
basis
rootinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈruːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈrutɪŋ/
Used attributively, e.g., "rooting hormone", "rooting pig".
Translations
enracinantBotanique.
Apply a rooting compound to the cuttings to stimulate faster growth.
Appliquez un produit enracinant sur les boutures pour stimuler une croissance plus rapide.
Additional translations
fouisseurSe dit d'un animal qui fouille le sol avec le groin ou le museau.
Definitions
Designed to promote or encourage the growth of roots in plants.
Apply a rooting compound to the cuttings to stimulate faster growth.
Engaged in or characterized by digging with the snout or nose.
The rooting pig overturned large patches of soil.
rootverb

rooting

ing-form

rooted
Past Simple
rooted
Past Participle
rooting
ing-form
UK
/ruːt/
US
/rut/
Translations
fouirSe dit surtout des animaux qui remuent la terre avec le museau.
The pigs rooted around in the soil, searching for truffles.
Les cochons fouissaient dans la terre à la recherche de truffes.
fouillerChercher en remuant ou en explorant quelque chose de manière désordonnée.
She rooted around in her purse until she found her keys.
Elle a fouillé dans son sac jusqu'à ce qu'elle trouve ses clés.
enracinerPour une plante ou une bouture.
Many succulents will root quickly if you place a leaf on moist soil.
De nombreuses succulentes s'enracineront rapidement si vous placez une feuille sur un sol humide.
The new policies are rooted in the company's commitment to sustainability.
Les nouvelles politiques sont profondément enracinées dans l'engagement de l'entreprise en faveur du développement durable.
The fans rooted for their team throughout the entire match.
Les supporters ont soutenu leur équipe tout au long du match.
débusquerAvec l'idée de découvrir et éliminer complètement ce qui est indésirable.
The task force was formed to root out fraudulent practices.
La cellule de crise a été créée pour débusquer les pratiques frauduleuses.
Definitions
To dig or turn up the earth with the snout, as pigs do.
The pigs rooted around in the soil, searching for truffles.
To establish deeply and firmly.
The new policies are rooted in the company's commitment to sustainability.
To cheer for or support a team or individual.
The fans rooted for their team throughout the entire match.
to locate and remove (something unwanted) completely, usually with the adverb "out"
The task force was formed to root out fraudulent practices.
of a plant or cutting: to grow roots or to cause to grow roots
Many succulents will root quickly if you place a leaf on moist soil.
To rummage or poke about in search of something, often used with the particles "around", "about", or "through".
She rooted around in her purse until she found her keys.
Synonyms
found
entrench
embed
plant
establish
rootnoun
Definitions
The part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant.
The tree's roots spread deep into the soil, providing stability and nutrients.
The basic cause, source, or origin of something.
The root of the problem lies in the lack of communication between the departments.
A person's family, ethnic, or cultural origins.
She decided to travel to Ireland to explore her roots and learn more about her ancestors.
The fundamental or essential part of something.
Mathematics is often considered the root of all sciences.
A solution to an equation, typically a number or expression that satisfies the equation.
Finding the root of the quadratic equation was the main focus of the math lesson.
the part of a hair, tooth, nail, etc., that is attached to and embedded in the surrounding tissue
A cavity that reaches the root of the tooth can be very painful.
(Computing) The highest-level directory in a file system or a user account with full administrative privileges.
Be careful when you are logged in as root, because you can delete critical system files.
The basic part of a word that carries its principal meaning and to which affixes are added.
In "running", "run" is the root from which the other forms are derived.
(Linguistics) The base or primary morpheme of a word to which affixes are added and which carries the core meaning
In the word "unhappiness," the root is "happy."
(Music) The fundamental note of a chord on which the other notes are built
In a C-major triad, C is the root.
rootadjective
Definitions
fundamental; primary; basic
We need to address the root cause of the delay.
Relating to or affecting the roots of a plant.
The seedlings succumbed to root rot after several days of heavy rain.
(Computing, attributive) Pertaining to or requiring full administrative privileges
Editing that file will require root access.
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