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

  • (..) with friendly militias, raise your hands. You need to assure me that those people are safe. They're gonna secure our exit and escort us out of here. Call them right now, immediately. I want all heads of department over here. And I want a fucking war room. (..)
    2016 13 Hours
  • (..) and Tripoli. - That's the TOC? - Yeah. Back gate? One way only. Emergency exit. Got a couple Febs on detail, cameras. It's locked. What kind of firepower you guys carry other than assault rifles? (..)
    2016 13 Hours