An abrupt or violent removal of a group of people from an organization or place.
The political party underwent a purge to eliminate members who were not loyal to the new leadership.
The act of getting rid of something unwanted, such as a feeling, memory, or condition.
The therapist suggested a mental purge to help the patient deal with past traumas.
A laxative used to cleanse the body.
The doctor prescribed a purge to prepare the patient for the medical procedure.
A process of flushing a system, pipe, or container with a gas or liquid to remove contaminants or unwanted material, or the gas or liquid used for that purpose.
The engineers performed a nitrogen purge before sealing the tank.
purgegerund / present participle
Definizioni
Serving to purge; cleansing or removing unwanted elements.
A purging flame was maintained to keep the nozzle clear.
purgepast participle
purged
Used attributively to describe something that has been cleansed or cleared of unwanted elements.