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.