zero out
phrasal verb
zeroed out; zeroing out; zeroes out
Definition of zero out
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1
: to reduce the amount of (something) to zero
Be sure to zero out the account before you switch banks.
2
: to remove (something) completely
This program will be zeroed out in the budget for next year. New legislation will zero out further funding for the project.
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“Zero out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zero%20out. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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