Main Entry: ex·pel

Pronunciation: \ik-ˈspel\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): ex·pelled; ex·pel·ling

Etymology: Middle English expellen, from Latin expellere, from ex- + pellere to drive — more at felt

Date: 14th century

1 : to force out : eject <expelled the smoke from her lungs>
2 : to force to leave (as a place or organization) by official action : take away rights or privileges of membership <expelled from college>

synonyms see eject

— ex·pel·la·ble \-ˈspe-lə-bəl\ adjective