1. to force someone out of a position of power or remove them from office
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘oust’

Examples

• The board ousts the CEO after the financial scandal.
• A military coup ousts the democratically elected government.
• The shareholders’ vote ousts three board members.
• The new evidence ousts him from his leadership role.
• The revolution ousts the dictator from power.
• The committee ousts the chairman for misconduct.