Turf out
verb
To force someone to leave a place or position.
The security staff turfed out rowdy patrons from the bar.
Often appears as...
- turf out of the house
- turf out of the meeting
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To remove something, especially by lifting it out.
The gardener turfed out the weeds from the flower bed.
Often appears as...
- turf out weeds
- turf out rubbish
verb
To force someone to leave a place or position.
The security staff turfed out rowdy patrons from the bar.
Often appears as...
- turf out of the house
- turf out of the meeting
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To remove something, especially by lifting it out.
The gardener turfed out the weeds from the flower bed.
Often appears as...
- turf out weeds
- turf out rubbish
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Eviction Implication
Suggests a forceful or abrupt removal, conveying a lack of choice for the person leaving.
After the final warning, the tenant was turfed out.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Emotion
Often implies the person being removed is unwanted or has behaved badly.
She was turfed out for cheating in the exam.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression
Seen as informal and might be inappropriate in formal writing or professional context.
The committee was hesitant to turf him out.
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