English · Phrasal verb Attested

vote out

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To expel the holder of an office or other position through an act of voting.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại bỏ ai đó khỏi chức vụ thông qua bỏ phiếu

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Where it’s used: Used American English

The incumbent candidate was voted out in a tight race.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “vote out” mean?

To expel the holder of an office or other position through an act of voting.

Is “vote out” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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