expel

US /ɪkˈspɛl/

UK /ɪk'spel/

B2

verb

  • To force a person to leave a place or organization
  • To release or push something (e.g. air) out
  • To make a student leave a school officially

Examples

He was expelled from school for disruptive behaviour.

They were forcibly expelled from their farm by the occupying authorities.