crowd out — to prevent something or someone from having space, opportunity, or resources by taking it all for oneself
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prevent something or someone from having space, opportunity, or resources by taking it all for oneself
Pronunciation (IPA): /kraʊd aʊt/
Example Sentences
- The new shopping mall crowded out all the small local shops nearby.
- My roommate's giant collection of rubber ducks has completely crowded out my side of the bathroom!
- Excessive government borrowing can crowd out private investment in the economy.
crowd out
VERB[/kraʊd aʊt/]
to prevent something or someone from having space, opportunity, or resources by taking it all for oneself
Big chain stores crowd out the small family bakery on the corner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'crudan' meaning 'to press, push', combined with 'out' to describe the physical act of pushing something outward through crowding.
Breakdown
crowd (to press/push together) + out (outward direction)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new shopping mall crowded out all the small local shops nearby.”
“My roommate's giant collection of rubber ducks has completely crowded out my side of the bathroom!”
“Excessive government borrowing can crowd out private investment in the economy.”
“His constant talking crowded out everyone else's chance to speak at the meeting.”
“Fast food chains have crowded out traditional street food vendors in many cities.”
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