Definition

1. Verb:
   • To expel: To officially and permanently remove someone from a membership, organization, or group, typically as a disciplinary measure for violating rules or principles.
   • To exclude: To formally bar or eject someone from participation in an association or community.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ta đã bị khai trừ khỏi Đảng. (He was expelled from the Party.)
  • Hội đồng kỷ luật quyết định khai trừ thành viên đó. (The disciplinary council decided to expel that member.)
  • Hành vi phản bội có thể dẫn đến việc bị khai trừ. (Treacherous conduct can lead to being expelled.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is most formally used in the context of political parties, unions, or disciplined organizations. It implies a final, official decision, often following a review process.
• It carries a strong connotation of disgrace and severance of official ties, rather than a voluntary departure.

Variants and Related Words

• Khai trừ đảng tịch (v): To expel from a party membership.
  • Bị khai trừ đảng tịch là hình thức kỷ luật cao nhất. (Being expelled from party membership is the highest form of discipline.)

Synonyms

• Expel: To force to leave an organization.
• Oust: To drive out or expel from a position or place.
• Exclude: To deny someone access or membership.

Related Idioms

• Bị khai trừ khỏi hàng ngũ: To be expelled from the ranks.
  • Những kẻ phản bội bị khai trừ khỏi hàng ngũ cách mạng. (Traitors were expelled from the revolutionary ranks.)

verb

1. to expel; to exclude