deport
Deport (verb) means to formally expel a foreign national from a country, usually for breaking immigration or other laws. Example: “He was deported after his visa expired.”
How to use deport
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo officially remove someone from a country and send them elsewhere, usually back to their home country.
Word forms
deported past tense, deports singular
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He was _____ after his visa expired.
Etymology
From French déporter, from Latin deportare ("to carry away"), from de- ("away") and portare ("to carry").
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What does “deport” mean?
The word “deport” means to formally expel a foreign national from a country, usually for breaking immigration or other laws. In plain terms, to officially remove someone from a country and send them elsewhere, usually back to their home country.
How do you pronounce “deport”?
“Deport” is pronounced dih-PAWT (/dɪˈpɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “deport” in a sentence?
Here is “deport” used in a sentence: “He was deported after his visa expired.”
What part of speech is “deport”?
“Deport” is a verb.
Where does the word “deport” come from?
The word “deport” comes from Latin. From French déporter, from Latin deportare ("to carry away"), from de- ("away") and portare ("to carry").