outvote

[out-voht]

verb (used with object)

outvoted, outvoting 

1. to outdo or defeat in voting.

   The rural districts outvoted the urban districts. The measure was outvoted by the farmers.

outvote

/ ˌaʊtˈvəʊt /

verb

1. (tr) to defeat by a majority of votes

Word History and Origins

Origin of outvote¹

First recorded in 1640–50; out- + vote

Example Sentences

His father worshipped guitarists from the Delta and even wanted to name his son after the Mississippian Albert King but was outvoted by his wife, who named him after Beethoven.

From Los Angeles Times

Mitchell attempted to postpone the start date for the new agency, only to be outvoted.

From Los Angeles Times

Woolard said it’s likely that Trump allies who try to delay certification will end up outvoted by other local board members.

From Salon

The leader of Bristol City Council concedes difficult decisions lie ahead and cautions that without a majority, the Greens can be outvoted.

From BBC

Embarrassingly for Ms. Haley, she was heavily outvoted in that election by a “None of These Candidates” option on the ballot.

From New York Times