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Meaning of the word "flood out" in English

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flood out

US /flʌd aʊt/

UK /flʌd aʊt/

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Phrasal Verb

to force people to leave a place because of a flood

Example:

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The rising river waters began to flood out residents from their homes.

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Many families were flooded out after the heavy rains.

Synonym:

displace evacuate relocate force out drive out

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flood flooding flood insurance flash flood flood back out-and-out outing