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flood out

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb flood out has 1 sense
  1. overwhelm, deluge, flood out - charge someone with too many tasks
    --1 is one way to charge, saddle, burden
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s somebody
    Somebody ----s somebody with something

Definitions from the Web

Term: Flood Out

Part of Speech: phrasal verb

Senses and Usages:

1. To force someone or something out of an area due to a flood:

When the river overflowed, it flooded out the entire neighborhood.

Related products: flood safety kit, sandbags

2. To be overwhelmed or defeated by a large quantity or force:

The team's defense was flooded out by the opponents' relentless attack.

Related products: defensive strategy books, battle tactics

3. To become excessively emotional or overwhelmed by intense feelings:

She was flooded out with joy when she found out she won the lottery.

Related products: self-help books on joy, mindfulness products

4. To leave or abandon a place due to the threat of or actual flooding:

The authorities have evacuated the area, advising residents to flood out until the floodwaters subside.

Related products: emergency evacuation kit, waterproof backpack

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