[] (used especially in newspapers) to force sb out of a job or a position of power, especially in order to take their place(尤用于报章)剥夺,罢免,革职◆He was ousted as chairman.他被免去主席的职位。◆The boss of the group was ousted from his job by fellow directors.这家集团的老板被董事们赶下了台。◆(figurative) The new product may oust the market leader from its position.这款新产品可能取代市场龙头的位置。▸ˈousting