Turf out Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɝf/ /ˈaʊt
TURF-owt
tˈɜːf/ /ˈaʊt
TERF-owt
Definition
To force someone to leave a place or position, often suddenly or without warning.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mainly British English. Often used when someone is made to leave a place (home, job, event) forcefully or against their will. Synonyms: 'kick out', 'throw out'. Not used for polite or formal situations.
Spanish: echar - expulsarPortuguese (BR): expulsar - mandar emboraPortuguese (PT): expulsar - deitar foraChinese (Simplified): 赶走 - 把...赶出Chinese (Traditional): 趕走 - 把...趕出Hindi: निकल देना - निकाल बाहर करनाArabic: طرد - إخراجBengali: বের করে দেওয়া - জোর করে বের করে দেওয়াRussian: выгнать - выставитьJapanese: 追い出すVietnamese: đuổi ra - tống raKorean: 쫓아내다 - 내쫓다Turkish: kovmak - dışarı atmakUrdu: نکال دینا - باہر نکالناIndonesian: mengusir - menendang keluar
Example Sentences
They turfed out the old furniture to make space.
basic
He was turfed out of the club for breaking the rules.
basic
The landlord turfed out the tenants after the lease ended.
basic
I got turfed out of my room when my cousin visited.
natural
She was turfed out of the meeting for speaking out of turn.
natural
The company suddenly turfed out half its staff last month.
natural