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]
(..) They show astonishing intelligence in knowing when a human being is helpless. Please... The mask fits over your head, leaving no exit. I press the first lever and the rats move into the front compartment. I press the second and the door of the cage will slide up. (..)1984 1984