Definition
赶下台 literally means 'to force someone down from the platform/power stage'. It is used figuratively to describe removing someone from a position of authority, such as a political leader, manager, or official — often through public pressure, a vote, or a coup. You can think of it as 'to oust' or 'to unseat'.
v.p.
to oustto force out of a position of power or officeto overthrow
Examples
- 赶下台。Rénmín zhōngyú bǎ fǔbài de zhèngfǔ gǎn xià tāi le.The people finally overthrew the corrupt government.
- 赶下台。Zhè cì zhèngbiàn chénggōng de jiāng zǒngtǒng gǎn xià tāi.This coup successfully ousted the president.
- 赶下台。Gōngsī dǒngshìhuì bèi gǔdōngmen gǎn xià tāi.The company's board of directors was ousted by the shareholders.
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