Evicting: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is often used in legal contexts when someone is being forced to leave their home or property, usually due to non-payment of rent or violation of terms.

• The landlord is evicting the tenants for not paying rent
• They faced eviction after months of unpaid rent

Often used in educational or organizational settings when someone is being kicked out permanently for violating rules or codes of conduct.

• The student was expelled for cheating on the exam
• The club decided to expel the member for continuous misconduct

Usually used in political or organizational contexts when someone is being removed from a position of power, sometimes forcefully.

• The board decided to oust the CEO after the scandal
• He was ousted from his position due to a lack of confidence from the stakeholders

A general term that can be used in various contexts when something or someone is being taken away from a place or position.

• The manager had to remove the team member for poor performance
• They decided to remove the outdated equipment from the lab

Commonly used when someone is being forced to leave a place, especially in a sudden and sometimes physical manner, such as a concert or a sports event.

• The security guards had to eject the rowdy fans from the stadium
• He was ejected from the bar for causing a disturbance