burke (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: [bɜːk]
Definition
To suppress or stifle something, especially an investigation, inquiry, or a controversial issue.
Examples
The committee was accused of trying to burke the evidence presented.
Attempts were made to burke the scandal before it reached the public.
He felt that his concerns were being burked by the management.
How to Use burke
- burke an investigation (collocation)
- To stop an investigation from proceeding by suppressing evidence or information. — "The government was accused of trying to burke the investigation into the financial scandal."
- burke an issue (collocation)
- To prevent a topic or problem from being discussed or addressed. — "The board decided to burke the issue of employee layoffs."
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