exit

Definition

  • noun: something (such as a door) that is used as a way to go out of a place
  • noun: a departure from a stage
  • verb: to go out of a place or situation
  • verb: to go out or away
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: death, egress, outgang

Examples

  • Most fans were surprised by the team's early 'exit' from the tournament. [=surprised that the team lost and was out of the tournament at an early stage]

  • The company needs to have an 'exit strategy'. [=a plan for ending its involvement when it wants or needs to end it]

  • The deal provides an 'exit' for the company. [=a way for the company to stop being involved in something]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -You call me bud, pal? -You call me pal, friend? -You call me friend, jackass? -Don't call me jackass. , we have a visual impairment on the northwest exit-door camera. Copy that. I see them. -Is that a word? You made that up? -" Obsequious" is a word . -Sir, please move your balloons. (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven
  • (..) And vocal confirmation from the system within the Bellagio and the vault. Which we won't get. The elevator shaft is rigged with sensors. If we override the lift, the exit would lock and we'd be trapped . Once we get down the shaft, it's a piece of cake. Just two more guards with Uzis... (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven