Definition of Purge
Purge
pur·ge
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To remove or get rid of something unwanted or impure.
e.g. The company will purge its email list of inactive subscribers.
(verb)
to expunge or be rid of someone or something in a violent way;
e.g. They purged all 7 members of the committee and brought on new people to take the lead.
(noun)
the abrupt and violent removal or expulsion of people from a group or organization;
e.g. Many of the workers live in the fear of a department-wide purge, which would leave hundreds unemployed.
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