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Word: Vote Out

Part of Speech: Verb (Phrasal Verb)

Definition: "Vote out" means to remove someone from a position or to reject a proposal by voting against it. This usually happens in a group setting, like a meeting or election, where members can express their preferences by casting votes.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "vote out" when talking about the removal of a person, usually from a leadership position, or when discussing the decision to reject a plan or proposal.
• It’s commonly used in political contexts, but can also apply in organizations or clubs.

Example:

1. Removing a Person: "The board decided to vote out the chairman because they disagreed with his leadership style."
2. Rejecting a Proposal: "The members voted out the new budget proposal during the meeting."

Advanced Usage:

• Contextual Nuance: "Vote out" often implies a collective decision made by a group, suggesting a democratic process. It can also reflect dissatisfaction with the current situation or leadership.

Word Variants:

• Vote (verb): To express a choice or opinion in a decision-making process.
• Voting (noun): The act of making a choice or decision through a ballot or show of hands.
• Voter (noun): A person who is eligible to vote.

Different Meaning:

• "Vote out" specifically refers to the act of removing or rejecting. It is different from just "vote," which can simply mean to express an opinion without the implication of removal.

Synonyms:

• Remove
• Oust
• Dismiss
• Reject
• Overrule

Related Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Vote down": Similar to "vote out," it means to reject a proposal through voting.
• "Cast a vote": To formally express one’s choice in an election or decision-making process.

Academic

Verb

1. thwart the passage of
   • kill a motion
   • he shot down the student's proposal

Synonyms

• kill
• shoot down
• defeat
• vote down