outplace

/aʊtˈpleɪs/
verb
  1. To put (someone) in a new job or position after they have been laid off or let go from their previous job.
    • She was outplaced into a similar role at a partner firm.
    • The company helped outplace the laid-off workers by offering career counseling.
    • The outplacement service successfully outplaced most of the displaced employees.
  2. To surpass or replace in position or rank.
    • Her performance outplaced all other candidates for the promotion.
    • The team's star player outplaced the league's top scorer in the final game.
    • The new smartphone model outplaced its predecessor in sales within a month.
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