C1verbformalpoliticsbusiness
US/aʊst/
UK/aʊst/
to force someone out of a job or position of power
In context
The army ousted the president in a sudden coup last spring.
Shareholders voted to oust the chairman after the company lost money.
She was ousted as party leader after the election defeat.
Words that go with oust
verb + noun
- oust the presidentProtesters tried to oust the president.
- oust a leaderThe party moved to oust its leader.
- oust the governmentVoters hoped to oust the government at the polls.
verb + preposition
- oust from powerThe dictator was ousted from power in 1986.
- be ousted asHe was ousted as chief executive last month.
adverb + verb
- forcibly oustRebels forcibly ousted the old regime.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He was ousted his job.Correct: He was ousted from his job.