ROOT


Meaning of ROOT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' rüt also ' ru ̇ t

Function: intransitive verb

Etymology: perhaps alteration of 2 rout

Date: 1889

1 : to noisily applaud or encourage a contestant or team : CHEER

2 : to wish the success of or lend support to someone or something

– root · er noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.