Definition of Expel

Verb: expel (expelled,expelling) ik'spel or ek'spel

Force to leave or move out
"He was expelled from his native country";
- throw out, kick out
Remove from a position or office
"The chairman was expelled after he misappropriated funds";
- oust, throw out, drum out, boot out, kick out
Cause to flee
- rout, rout out
Eliminate (a substance)
"combustion products are expelled in the engine";
- exhaust, discharge, eject, release