Meaning of the word depose in English

What does depose mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

depose

US /dɪˈpoʊz/
UK /dɪˈpəʊz/

Verb

1.

remove from office suddenly and forcefully

Example:
The king was deposed by a military coup.
The dictator was finally deposed after years of oppression.
2.

testify or give evidence under oath, typically in a written statement

Example:
The witness was asked to depose in front of the court.
She had to depose about the events of that night.