Deposing Meaning in English
word · lemma: depose
Definition
Removing someone from a position of power or authority, often formally or through legal means.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in formal, legal, or political contexts—like 'deposing a king' or 'deposing a witness' (though the latter means questioning under oath). Not for everyday job changes. Common collocation: 'deposing (someone) from power.'
Spanish: destituir - deponer (autoridad)Portuguese (BR): destituir - depor (autoridade)Portuguese (PT): destituir - depor (autoridade)Chinese (Simplified): 罷免 - 廢黜Chinese (Traditional): 罷免 - 廢黜Hindi: हटाना (पद से) - पदच्युत करनाArabic: عزل - خلعBengali: হটানো - ক্ষমতাচ্যুত করাRussian: смещение - отстранениеJapanese: 退位させること - 廃位Vietnamese: phế truất - bãi nhiệmKorean: 축출 - 해임Turkish: görevden alma - makamdan indirmeUrdu: برطرف کرنا - معزول کرناIndonesian: menurunkan jabatan - menggulingkan
Example Sentences
The parliament is deposing the prime minister after the scandal.
basic
They are deposing the old leader to bring new changes.
basic
The rebels are deposing the dictator.
basic
After years of corruption, there was finally talk of deposing the king.
natural
By deposing the chairman, the board hoped to restore trust in the company.
natural
Some officials were secretly planning on deposing their leader.
natural