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Definition crowd out in American English

crowd out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to become stronger or more successful than another group so that they fail or can no longer compete with you

Example

The old inhabitants are being crowded out by rich young professionals.

Example

Traditional industries were crowded out with the growth of mass tourism.

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Definition crowd out in American English