expels; expelled; expelling
1
: to officially force (someone) to leave a place or organization
The club may expel members who do not follow the rules.
She was expelled from school for bad behavior.
2
: to push or force (something) out
expel air from the lungs
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“Expel.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/expel. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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