boot out (B1)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /buːt aʊt/
Definition
Force someone to leave a place or organization, typically in a sudden or harsh manner.
Examples
The landlord threatened to boot out the tenants if they didn't pay the overdue rent by Friday.
The club security guard had to boot out several rowdy patrons who were causing a disturbance.
She was booted out of the political party for publicly criticizing the leadership's new platform.
How to Use boot out
- boot [someone] out (transitive)
- To force someone to leave a specific location. — "The landlord booted them out."
- boot [someone] out of [place/group] (transitive)
- To be removed from an organization or group. — "He was booted out of the team."
Synonyms of boot out
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