evict

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Evict' is when you are legally forced to leave a property you're living in, like an apartment or house. It usually happens if you break the rules or can't pay your rent.

Examples in Different Contexts

In film or literature, an 'eviction' can serve as a pivotal plot point. A director might explain, 'The protagonist's eviction sets off a chain of events leading to his redemption.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Observe our tenant's behavior. His impending payments have started to become a growing concern for our revenue.

Response:

The tenant is lagging behind on three month's rent now. We should serve them an eviction notice.

Marketing

Scenario:

Our email open rate is on the decline. The list seems to be cluttered with cold leads.

Response:

That's a good point. Let's evict those cold leads to make our email list more targeted.