The meaning of FLUSH is to fly away suddenly.

FLUSH definition: 1. When you flush, you become red in the face, especially as a result of strong emotions, heat, or…. Learn more.

1. So as to be even, in one plane, or aligned with a margin. 2. Squarely or solidly: The ball hit him flush on the face.

If you flush dirt or a harmful substance out of a place, you get rid of it by using a large amount of liquid. That won't flush all the sewage out, but it should unclog some stinking drains. [V n with out]

verb (used with object) to drive (a game bird or other animal) from cover and cause to fly off or spring forth suddenly; rouse: to flush a bear from a thicket. to flush a woodcock; to flush a bear …

Definition of flush verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to flood or spray thoroughly with water:[~ (+ out) + object] to flush a pipe clean; flushed out the stables. to (cause to) be washed with a sudden rush of water: [no object] the sound of a toilet …

Synonyms for FLUSH: tanned, red, glowing, flushed, ruddy, warm, rosy, blooming; Antonyms of FLUSH: pale, sallow, wan, pallid, ashen, livid, lurid, white

flush verb (FACE) If you flush, your face becomes red and hot, usually because you are embarrassed or angry.

Nov 17, 2025 · flush (third-person singular simple present flushes, present participle flushing, simple past and past participle flushed) (transitive) To cleanse by flooding with generous …