crowd out
/kraʊd aʊt/To displace or prevent something by overwhelming competition, often in economic or market contexts.
Government bonds can crowd out private investment by absorbing available capital.
Government bonds can prevent private investment by taking up all available funding.
The influx of cheap imports crowded out domestic manufacturers.
The influx of cheap imports forced domestic manufacturers out of business.
Commonly used in economics to describe how one market participant displaces others due to competitive advantages.
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Economic Context
This phrase is most commonly used in discussions about market competition, investment, and economic policy.
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Precision
Use 'crowd out' specifically when referring to displacement due to competitive pressure, not general competition.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the literal meaning of 'crowd' (to push or press) combined with 'out' (to force out), metaphorically applied to economic competition.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in financial and economic contexts to describe how one entity or strategy displaces others due to competitive pressure.