Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drive-out
phrasal verb
/draɪv aʊt/
Definition
To force someone or something to leave a place.
Examples
- They had to drive out the unwanted weeds from the garden.
- The company’s aggressive policies aimed to drive out smaller competitors.
- The protest tried to drive out the illegal vendors from the market.
Meaning
The term ‘drive-out’ refers to the act of expelling or removing individuals or entities from a specific location, often through persistent efforts or pressure.
Synonyms
- expel
- oust
- remove
- eliminate
- displace