English

Verb

root about

1. (literally of a pig) To forage by poking the snout here and there.
2. (figuratively) To rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.

   I'm rooting about for ideas for a novel

Translations

Usage notes

• As with most phrases containing around and about, root around is more common in US usage and root about more common in the UK.

Synonyms

• (literally: to forage): root around
• (figuratively: to rummage): root around, rummage