[+ obj] 1 : to cause or force (someone or something) to leave a position of power, a competition, etc.
▪ The rebels ousted the dictator from power. — often used as (be) ousted ▪ He was ousted as chairman. ▪ The team was ousted from the tournament in the first round of the play-offs. 2 : to take the place of (someone or something)
▪ Large national banks are ousting local banks in many communities.
▪ The rebels ousted the dictator from power. — often used as (be) ousted ▪ He was ousted as chairman. ▪ The team was ousted from the tournament in the first round of the play-offs.
▪ Large national banks are ousting local banks in many communities.





