Also means
to expel (from school or party)
Usage Note
Espellere is irregular — past participle espulso. It takes avere as its auxiliary. It covers expulsion from a country (espellere uno straniero), a school, a political party, or a sporting event (being sent off in football). The related noun is espulsione.
Examples
"L'arbitro ha espulso il giocatore per fallo grave."
Natural Translation
The referee sent off the player for a serious foul.
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