CEFR C1

oust

verb

Meaning

To remove someone forcibly from a position of power or authority.

Examples

The rebels managed to oust the dictator after a long civil war.
The board of directors decided to oust the underperforming manager.

Synonyms: remove, depose, overthrow, displace, unseat

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oust (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /aʊst/

Definition

To remove someone forcibly from a position of power or authority.

Examples

The rebels managed to oust the dictator after a long civil war.
The board of directors decided to oust the underperforming manager.
Public pressure led to the prime minister being ousted from office.

How to Use oust

oust from (prepositional phrase): To remove someone from a specific position or place. — "The shareholders voted to oust the CEO from the company."
oust a [noun] (collocation): To forcibly remove a person or group from a position. — "The rebels successfully ousted the ruling party."

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