drive sb out

drive sb out
UK US drive sb/sth out (of sth)
Phrasal Verb with drive({{}}/draɪv/ verb [T] (drove, driven)
to force someone or something to leave or stop doing something: »

Critics say the company is trying to drive out competition and charge high royalties.

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With the relentless march of the supermarkets, a lot of small retailers may be driven out of business.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • drive sth out — UK US drive sb/sth out (of sth) Phrasal Verb with drive({{}}/draɪv/ verb [T] (drove, driven) ► to force someone or something to leave or stop doing something: »Critics say the company is trying to drive out competition and charge high royalties.… …   Financial and business terms

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  • drive sb out of sth — UK US drive sb/sth out (of sth) Phrasal Verb with drive({{}}/draɪv/ verb [T] (drove, driven) ► to force someone or something to leave or stop doing something: »Critics say the company is trying to drive out competition and charge high royalties.… …   Financial and business terms

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