1. to compel someone to leave a position, place, or situation against their will
Usage: phrasal verb; transitive
2. in baseball, to put out a base runner by forcing them to advance to the next base and then tagging them or the base
Usage: sports; phrasal verb; transitive

Examples

• The scandal forced out the company's CEO after just six months.
• Economic pressure forced out many small businesses from the downtown area.
• The new evidence forced out the defendant's original alibi.
• The shortstop forced out the runner at second base with a quick throw.
• Protesters forced out the unpopular mayor in a recall election.
• The landlord forced out the tenants by raising rent dramatically.