turn someone out

turn someone out
THROW OUT, eject, evict, expel, oust, drum out, banish; informal kick out, send packing, boot out, show someone the door, turf out.
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1) eject or expel someone from a place
2) Military call a guard from the guardroom
3) be turned out be dressed in the manner specified

she was smartly turned out and as well groomed as always


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