1. (

• root

) take root and begin to grow; "this plant roots quickly" ;

2. (

• root

) come into existence, originate; "The problem roots in her depression" ;

3. (

• root

) cheer for; "She roots for the Broncos" ;

4. (

• root ,

) plant by the roots ;

5. (

• rout ,
• root ,
• rootle

) dig with the snout; "the pig was rooting for truffles" ;

6. (

• settle ,
• root ,
• take_root ,
• steady_down ,
• settle_down

) become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style; "He finally settled down" ;

7. (

• root ,

) cause to take roots ;

1. (

• frozen ,
• rooted ,
• stock-still

) absolutely still; "frozen with horror"; "they stood rooted in astonishment" ;