purge

[pɜːdʒ]

purge Definition

  • 1to get rid of people from an organization because you do not agree with them or they are not loyal to you
  • 2to remove something unwanted from a group or system
  • 3to make yourself vomit in order to lose weight or because you are ill

Using purge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "purge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dictator purged all opposition from the government.

  • Example

    The company purged all non-performing employees.

  • Example

    The database was purged of outdated information.

  • Example

    She decided to purge her closet of old clothes.

purge Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for purge

Idioms Using purge

  • a thorough removal or elimination of something

    Example

    The company underwent a purge of its upper management in an effort to improve performance.

  • to confront and overcome one's personal demons or inner struggles

    Example

    After years of therapy, she was finally able to purge the demons that had been haunting her since childhood.

  • to eliminate disloyal or unproductive members from a group or organization

    Example

    The new CEO promised to purge the ranks of the company and restore profitability.

Phrases with purge

  • purge one's conscience

    to confess or otherwise relieve oneself of feelings of guilt or wrongdoing

    Example

    He decided to purge his conscience by admitting to the crime.

  • to rid oneself of something unwanted or unpleasant

    Example

    She purged herself of negative thoughts and emotions through meditation.

  • purge one's system

    to cleanse one's body of toxins or impurities, often through fasting or other dietary measures

    Example

    He went on a juice cleanse to purge his system of unhealthy foods.

Origins of purge

from Latin 'purgo', meaning 'cleanse'

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Summary: purge in Brief

The verb 'purge' [pɜːdʒ] means to eliminate or remove something unwanted or disloyal. It can refer to removing people from an organization, as in 'The dictator purged all opposition from the government,' or to removing unwanted items, as in 'She decided to purge her closet of old clothes.' 'Purge' also has medical connotations, such as 'to make yourself vomit in order to lose weight or because you are ill.' Phrases like 'purge one's conscience' and idioms like 'purge the ranks' extend the concept of removal to personal and organizational contexts.