Meaning of the word "smoke out" in English

What does "smoke out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

smoke out

US /smoʊk aʊt/

UK /sməʊk aʊt/

to force someone or something to leave a place by making it difficult or impossible for them to stay

Example:

•

The police used tear gas to smoke out the suspects from the building.

•

We need to smoke out the truth about what happened.

Synonym:

flush out root out uncover reveal expose