Id | ESLPod_1060_WE_1795 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 1060 |
Episode Title | Disposing of Sensitive Documents |
Phrase | to purge |
Text | In this podcast, the verb "to purge" means to get rid of something, or to throw something away: "We need to purge our files of any customer credit card information." The verb "to purge" can also mean to get rid of something when it isn't needed anymore: "How often do you purge the spam folder in your email program?" The phrase "to purge (something) of (something) means to remove an undesirable part of something: "How can we purge society of dangerous criminals?" Or, "Can this software really purge my computer of all viruses?" Finally, the verb "to purge" can also meant o force oneself to throw up, especially to lose weight: "Shannon ate a whole pizza and two dozen cookies, and then purged." |
Topics | Business |
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