What is the meaning of rooting?

noun

• The process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow.

verb

• Take root and begin to grow.
  • usage: "this plant roots quickly"
  • synonyms: root
• Come into existence, originate.
  • usage: "The problem roots in her depression"
  • synonyms: root
• Plant by the roots.
  • synonyms: root
• Dig with the snout.
  • usage: "the pig was rooting for truffles"
  • synonyms: rout, root, rootle
• Become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style.
  • usage: "He finally settled down"
  • synonyms: settle, root, take root, steady down, settle down
• Cause to take roots.
  • synonyms: root