Ease out (phrasal verb) meaning
Ease out phrasal verb
• to make someone leave a job or powerful position
James was eased out as division head to make way for the boss's brother-in-law.
Senior party sources say Kevin will be eased out during the next few months.
The head teacher was eased out of her job after teachers and parents accused her of being autocratic.
Synonyms & Similar Words
fire
lay off
retire
discharge
dismiss
sack