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supplant

/səˈplɑːnt/

/səˈplænt/

supplantverb

supplanted

Past Simple

supplanted

Past Participle

supplanting

Gerund

/səˈplɑːnt/

/səˈplænt/

Translations

He tried to supplant his colleague by taking over his responsibilities.

Он пытался подменять своего коллегу, взяв на себя его обязанности.

New technologies are beginning to supplant the old methods.

Новые технологии начинают вытеснять старые методы.

The new manager was brought in to supplant the previous one.

Нового менеджера пригласили, чтобы замещать предыдущего.

Additional translations

Definitions

To take the place of another, especially through force, scheming, or strategy.

The new technology quickly supplanted the old methods of communication.

To replace or supersede (something), often because it is more modern or effective.

Online streaming has begun to supplant traditional broadcast television.

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