deport meaning and definition

DEPORT verb

Definition of deport (verb)

1. behave in a certain manner
   • "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
   • synonyms: acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct
2. hand over to the authorities of another country
   • "They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there"
   • synonyms: deliver, extradite
3. expel from a country
   • "The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government's actions"
   • synonyms: exile, expatriate
   • antonym: repatriate