Meaning & Definition of word "Oust"

Oust

/aʊst/

verb:

  • 1. to remove from a position or place, especially by force or authority.
    • Example: The council voted to oust the mayor from his position due to misconduct.
  • 2. to drive out or expel.
    • Example: The invading forces sought to oust the occupying troops from the territory.
  • 3. to take the place of.
    • Example: New technologies often oust older methods of communication.

Etymology

Middle English 'ousten', from Old French 'oster' meaning 'to take away'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

oust from power:

To remove someone from a position of authority.

oust the competition:

To eliminate rivals from a market or field.

Related Words

depone:

To remove from a position, as in deposing a ruler.

evict:

To expel someone from a property.

Slang Meanings of oust

Meaning: Kick out

Example Sentence: They totally ousted him from the group.

Meaning: Sack

Example Sentence: He got ousted from his job last week.