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

other

  • To force out; discharge.
  • To officially make somebody leave a school or organization.

Examples

He was expelled from school for disruptive behaviour.

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