1. To examine (a witness) in a deposition (the defendant’s attorney will depose the plaintiff on Tuesday). [Cases: Federal Civil Procedure 1311–1456; Pretrial Procedure 91–227. C.J.S. Discovery §§ 2, 4, 6–7, 9–10, 12–32, 34–61, 69, 77, 125; Pretrial Procedure§§ 4–6, 10–17, 24, 33, 35–54, 63–66, 70–72, 74, 76–77, 109–129, 132–138.]
2. To testify; to bear witness (the affiant deposes and states that he is at least 18 years old).
3. To remove from office or from a position of power; dethrone (rebels sought to depose the dictator).