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

  • (..) Clear! Manhole! Get this up! Get the DWP down here! You three, down with me. You two, you go down, cover the next exit! What, they went down there? - We're gonna go down there, right? - That was a gas explosion, kid. - Wasn't gas. It's a sewer. - No one goes in there till we know what's down there. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises