squeeze out

Verb

squeeze out (third-person singular simple present squeezes out, present participle squeezing out, simple past and past participle squeezed out)

1. (transitive) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see squeeze, out.
   • Near-synonym: push out
   • Squeeze out some toothpaste and put it on your toothbrush.

   Synonyms:

   push out

2. (figuratively, transitive, usually) (sports) To force (a competitor) out of one of a limited number of winning positions by taking over that position or a higher one.
   • Near-synonym: force out
   • I auditioned and I would have had the role, but I got squeezed out by a more experienced actor.

   Synonyms:

   force out

3. (transitive) (business) To oust (someone, especially shareholders).

   Synonyms:

   force out, push out

4. (transitive) To obtain (a difficult victory) in a competition.
   • Near-synonym: eke out
   • The team managed to squeeze out a win in the final minutes.

   Synonyms:

   eke out