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Meaning of the word "force out" in English

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force out

US /fɔːrs aʊt/
UK /fɔːrs aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to make someone leave a job or position, often unwillingly

Example:
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The company tried to force out older employees with early retirement packages.
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The scandal might force him out of office.
Synonym:
oustexpelremoveejectdismiss
2.

to make something come out by using force

Example:
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He had to force out the last bit of toothpaste from the tube.
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The pump was used to force out the water from the flooded basement.
Synonym:
expelextrudesqueeze outpush out
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