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depose

🇬🇧 UK/di'pәuz/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To remove a leader from power; to give sworn testimony, especially before a trial

废黜,罢免;作证,宣誓证词

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
dedown, away, reversal
+
poseplace, put, position
=depose

Common Collocations

  • 1.depose ruler推翻统治者

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The revolution moved to depose the unpopular dictator.

  • 2.

    Witnesses were asked to depose under oath in the trial.

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