1. the action or practice of removing someone from a social media platform or online service, typically due to violation of terms of service or community standards
Usage: modern usage; often used in discussions of content moderation and free speech

1. to remove or ban someone from a social media platform or online service
Usage: modern usage; transitive verb

Examples

• The social media company announced the deplatforming of several accounts that violated its misinformation policy.
• After repeated violations, the influencer faced deplatforming from multiple streaming services.
• Critics argue that deplatforming raises important questions about corporate power and free expression.
• The company decided to deplatform the user following complaints about harmful content.
• Deplatforming has become a common response to online harassment and hate speech.
• Some argue that deplatforming is an effective tool for combating extremism online.