Phrasal Verbs
- 1to remove something that you do not want from a liquid, light, etc. by using a special device or substance to filter out dust particles/light/impurities
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- 2to remove someone or something that you do not want from a large number of people or things using a special system, device, etc. The software filters out Internet sites whose content is not suitable for children.