/ ˈruːtɪd; NAmE / adjective
1.
rooted in sth developing from or being strongly influenced by sth :
His problems are deeply rooted in his childhood experiences.
2.
fixed in one place; not moving or changing :
She was rooted to her chair.
Their life is rooted in Chicago now.
Racism is still deeply rooted in our society.
—see also deep-rooted
3.
( AustralE , slang ) extremely tired
4.
( AustralE , slang ) too old or broken to use
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IDIOMS
- rooted to the spot