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expel

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈspɛl/ · UK /ɪkˈspel/

Forms: expelled

expel means: To officially make someone leave a school, club, or organization because they have broken its rules.

verb

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To officially make someone leave a school, club, or organization because they have broken its rules.

  • The school expelled him.
  • Can the party expel members who break its rules?
  • She was expelled from college for repeated cheating.

How to use it: expel someone from something (The club expelled him from its membership.); expel someone for something (The school expelled two students for cheating.)

Similar words: throw out, exclude

Opposites: admit

Common phrases: expel a student, expel a member, expel someone

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To officially force someone to leave a country.

  • The government expelled three diplomats.
  • He was expelled from the country last year.
  • Officials threatened to expel foreign journalists.

How to use it: expel someone from a country (The authorities expelled her from the country.)

Similar words: deport, banish

Common phrases: expel a diplomat, expel foreign nationals, expel someone

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To force something or someone out of a place or container.

  • The machine expels hot air.
  • She expelled the water from her mouth.
  • The volcano has expelled ash for several days.

How to use it: expel something from something (The pump expels water from the tank.)

Similar words: eject, force out, discharge

Common phrases: expel air, expel gas, expel something

Questions about expel

What does expel mean?

To officially make someone leave a school, club, or organization because they have broken its rules.

What is expel in other languages?

Türkçe: atmak · Español: expulsar · Français: expulser · Deutsch: ausschließen · Italiano: espellere · 日本語: 追放する

How do you pronounce expel?

In American English /ɪkˈspɛl/; in British English /ɪkˈspel/.

How do you use expel in a sentence?

The school expelled him. Can the party expel members who break its rules?

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