Squeeze out Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwiz/ /ˈaʊt
SKWEEZ-owt
skwˈiːz/ /ˈaʊt
sk-WEEZ-owt
Definition
To force something out by pressing, or to remove someone or something from a situation or market.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for extracting liquid (e.g., 'squeeze out toothpaste'), and metaphorically for forcing someone out of a job, place, or market ('squeeze out a competitor'). Often informal. Don't mix up with just 'squeeze', which doesn’t always imply complete removal.
Spanish: exprimir - sacar - desplazar (del mercado)Portuguese (BR): espremer - expulsar - tirar do mercadoPortuguese (PT): espremer - expulsar - tirar do mercadoChinese (Simplified): 挤出 - 排挤Chinese (Traditional): 擠出 - 排擠Hindi: निचोड़ना - बाहर करनाArabic: يعصر - يطرد (من السوق)Bengali: চিপে বের করা - ঠেলে বের করে দেওয়াRussian: выдавить - вытеснитьJapanese: 絞り出す - 追い出すVietnamese: vắt ra - loại bỏKorean: 짜내다 - 밀어내다Turkish: sıkıp çıkarmak - saf dışı bırakmakUrdu: نچوڑ کر نکالنا - ہٹا دیناIndonesian: memeras keluar - menyingkirkan
Example Sentences
I squeeze out the last bit of toothpaste every morning.
basic
He squeezed out some lemon juice for the salad.
basic
The new store squeezed out smaller shops in the area.
basic
Try to squeeze out every drop of paint from the tube.
natural
The big company squeezed out most of its competitors last year.
natural
After a long career, she was slowly squeezed out of the team.
natural