unseat

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden von einem Amt, einer Position oder der Macht zu entfernen, oder jemanden aus einem Sattel oder Sitz zu werfen.

A verb used to indicate the act of removing someone from a position of power, authority, or office, or causing someone to fall from a seat.

1. Remove from political officeC1formal

   To remove someone from a position of power or authority, especially in politics.

   Aus dem Amt entfernen

   • The scandal helped unseat the long-serving senator.
   • The opposition party is trying to unseat the current government.
   • A vote of no confidence can unseat a prime minister.

   Synonymedeposedethronedisplaceoustoverthrowremovetopple

   Antonymeappointelectinvestseat

2. Dislodge from a seatC1formal

   To cause someone to fall from a seat, such as on a horse or bicycle.

   Aus dem Sattel werfen

   • The horse bucked and unseated its rider.
   • He was unseated from his bicycle after hitting a rock.
   • The jockey was unseated during the race but was not injured.

   Synonymedislodgethrowtoppleunhorse