CEFR B2

deport

verb

Meaning

To force a foreigner to leave a country.

Examples

The country threatened to deport any refugees who refused to comply with the new laws.
He was deported after serving his prison sentence for drug trafficking.

Synonyms: expel, banish, evict, remove

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deport (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɔːrt/

Definition

To force a foreigner to leave a country.

Examples

The country threatened to deport any refugees who refused to comply with the new laws.
He was deported after serving his prison sentence for drug trafficking.
Many people are concerned about the potential for mass deportations.

How to Use deport

deport from (prepositional phrase): To force someone to leave a country or place. — "The immigrant was deported from the United States."
deportation of (collocation): The act of deporting someone. — "The deportation of the refugees caused international outcry."

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