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to kick out
[phrase form: kick]
01
to forcefully remove someone from an office or position
Transitive: to kick out sb
Examples
The board of directors kicked out the CEO after a series of scandals.
02
to forcefully make someone leave a place or residence
Transitive: to kick out sb
Examples
The landlord is threatening to kick out the tenants if they do n't pay their rent.
03
to suddenly malfunction, cease operating, or lose connection
Intransitive
Examples
The computer keeps kicking out, making it difficult to work.
04
to strike someone or something with one's legs out of anger or frustration
Transitive: to kick out at a target
Examples
The toddler is kicking out at her mother because she does n't want to take a bath.
05
to violently react against something or someone that angers or upsets one
Intransitive
Examples
The protester kicked out when police officer tried to arrest them.
