deselect
動詞
UK/ˌdiː.səˈlekt/
US/ˌdiː.səˈlekt/
定義 deselect 動詞
- TransitiveUsually passivepolitics
To remove a person as a candidate, typically by a local political party, preventing them from representing the party in the next election.
The current Member of Parliament was deselected due to declining voter support.
The party decided to deselect its controversial candidate to improve its chances in the election.
After multiple scandals, the local party deselected the candidate.