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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.
The voters kicked out the incumbent politician after he was caught in a corruption scandal.
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.
The roommates have kicked out their friend for not contributing to the household expenses.
03
to suddenly malfunction, cease operating, or lose connection
Intransitive
Examples
The computer keeps kicking out, making it difficult to work.
The engine kicked out just as we were about to merge onto the highway.
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.
The horse is kicking out at the stable door because it wants to be let out.
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.
The child was kicking out in the grocery store because they did n't want to leave.
