Pronunciations (4)
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/aʊst/
Pronunciation notes
- UK
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/ʌʊst/
Pronunciation notes
- Canada
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aʊst
Pronunciation notes
- GB
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ʌʊst
Pronunciation notes
- CA
Verb
To expel; to remove.
Usage- Transitive
- Examples
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The protesters became so noisy that they were finally ousted from the meeting.
The CEO was ousted by the board of directors.
Verb
remove from a position or office
- Broader terms
- Examples
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The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds
remove and replace
- Broader terms
- Examples
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The word processor has ousted the typewriter