C1verbformalpoliticslaw
US/dɪˈpɔːrt/
UK/dɪˈpɔːt/
to force a foreign person to leave a country, usually because they broke the law or lack permission to stay
In context
The government deported hundreds of people who had overstayed their visas.
He was deported to his home country after being convicted of fraud.
Critics argue that it is unfair to deport children who grew up here.
Words that go with deport
verb + noun
- deport illegal immigrantsThe new law lets police deport illegal immigrants more quickly.
- deport migrantsSome governments deport migrants without a proper hearing.
verb + adjective
- be deportedAnyone without a valid visa can be deported within days.
verb + preposition
- deport someone toThey plan to deport him to Mexico next month.
- threaten to deportOfficials threatened to deport anyone who refused to leave.