Drum Out (Verb)
Meaning
Remove from a position or office; "The chairman was ousted after he misappropriated funds".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The corrupt mayor was drummed out of office after being found guilty of bribery.
- The company's board of directors decided to drum out the CEO who had been accused of insider trading.
- The disgraced police officer was drummed out of the force after being caught accepting bribes from local business owners.
- The scandal led to the chairman being drummed out of his position, and a new one was elected in his place.
- He was drummed out of the military for violating the rules of engagement during his deployment overseas.