1. (v. t.) To drive or force out from that within which anything is contained, enclosed, or situated; to eject; as to expel air from a bellows.

2. (v. t.) To drive away from one's country; to banish.

3. (v. t.) To cut off from further connection with an institution of learning, a society, and the like; as, to expel a student or member.

4. (v. t.) To keep out, off, or away; to exclude.

5. (v. t.) To discharge; to shoot.

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