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Definition of eject

eject

/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
e · ject
Adjective:ejective
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Past Simple:ejected
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Past Participle:ejected
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Present Participle:ejecting
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eject Lexical Profile

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1

To force or throw something out in a violent or sudden way.

Example

"The volcano began to eject massive clouds of ash and molten rock into the atmosphere."

2

To compel someone to leave a place, position, or sporting match.

Example

"The referee decided to eject the player from the game after a second unsportsmanlike foul."

3

To propel oneself out of an aircraft in an emergency using an ejection seat.

Example

"When the engine failed during the test flight, the pilot had to eject safely over the ocean."

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• Rhymes for eject

• Nearby Words

either
ejaculate
ejaculation
eject
ejectable
ejection
ejector

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Latin 'eiectus', the past participle of 'eicere' ('to throw out'), formed from 'ex-' ('out') and 'iacere' ('to throw').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eject. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eject
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