oust
/aʊst/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6906 in the learning path
罢黜；赶下台；驱逐
Definitions
v. To force someone out of a position or place.
罢黜；赶下台；驱逐
Example
Club members voted to oust their unpopular chair.
俱乐部成员投票罢免了不受欢迎的主席。
Shareholders may seek to oust company directors who repeatedly fail to meet environmental commitments or financial targets.
股东可能寻求罢免那些屡次未能履行环保承诺或实现财务目标的公司董事。
Collocations
- oust a leader
- oust someone from office
- be ousted as chair
Word family
- ouster (n.)
Synonyms
- remove
- expel
Antonyms
- appoint
- install
Usage tip
常用oust someone from office，强调被迫离职。
FAQ
- What does oust mean?
- To force someone out of a position or place.
- How is oust pronounced?
- UK /aʊst/, US /aʊst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
