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]
(..) -He took off like a monkey from a box. -Hmm I may need one of those in a few hours. Consider it a wedding gift. Watson... Might we use an alternative exit? Is there something different about you? I'm under observation. As you should be. You drive. Will your beard, Be with us... All night? (..)2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows