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to deport

to deport

3 6.1
To behave in a certain way to follow rules or show respect
  • verb
  • /dɪˈpɔrt/
  • Formal
translation icon : comportarse
  • Even in a challenging situation, I always try to deport myself with dignity and respect.

Examples

  • Unless you all deport yourselves with rather more grace and considerably less noise, Mrs Appleyard will see to it that none of you go to Hanging Rock today.

    Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

  • Are performers focused and disciplined, deporting themselves with pride and dignity?

    Academic text (2010)

  • I will deport myself because I am smart.

  • Whatever happens, madam, I shall deport myself as a husband and a gentleman.

    A Countess from Hong Kong (1967)

  • Just tell them all to self-deport.

    Blog text (7)

  • During the ceremony, each graduate deported themselves professionally, reflecting the values of the institution.

  • As a member of the team, he deported himself according to the established guidelines, showcasing his dedication.

Synonyms

to act
vsto deport
∞ 1.0

Behave in a certain way, often to pretend or hide feelings

refers specifically to conduct matching rules and expected standards
to behave
vsto deport
747 1.0

To act in a proper or polite way

includes behaving to meet formal rules and broader expectations
to conduct
vsto deport
77 3.7

To behave in a particular way in a situation

focuses more on meeting rules and expectations in that behaviour
to carry
vsto deport
47 3.0

Have a particular way of moving or behaving

stresses conformity to rules and expectations rather than mere bearing
to bear
vsto deport
33 6.7

To act in a particular way

emphasizes following rules and expectations beyond steady manner
to comport
vsto deport
  • Formal
13 8.0

Behave in a way that matches what people expect

is about general following of rules rather than formal tone

Antonyms

to disobey
126 3.7

To refuse to follow rules or orders from someone in charge

to misbehave
37 2.8

To act in a rude way or break rules

How Proper

to deport
  • Formal
3 6.1
to behave
747 1.0
to act up
  • Informal
28 4.8
to misbehave
37 2.8

Surface Forms

deport infinitive
deported past
deported past participle
deporting present participle
deports third person singular

Morphology

deport = port (semi-transparent) = de + port

The sense 'deport oneself' = 'carry oneself' is derivable from de- + port, but the usage is somewhat idiomatic and the root 'port' is not transparent to many learners.

Etymology

Deport in the sense 'behave' also comes from Latin parts de- 'away' and portare 'to carry'. A helpful way to remember it is that it once meant to 'carry yourself', so to 'deport yourself' is to carry your behaviour in a certain way and therefore to behave or conduct yourself.