exit
exit Lexical Profile
exit Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A way out of a building, room, or enclosed space, such as a door or gate.
"In case of an emergency, please proceed to the nearest exit."
A designated point where vehicles can leave a highway or roundabout.
"Take the next exit to reach the downtown area."
The act of leaving or departing from a place, situation, or performance.
"The actor made a dramatic exit from the stage after delivering his final lines."
• verb
To go out of or leave a place.
"Please make sure you have all your belongings before you exit the train."
To terminate a computer program or process.
"Press the escape key to exit the full-screen application."
To formally withdraw from a situation, market, or organization.
"The company decided to exit the smartphone market after years of declining sales."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'exit' meaning 'he or she goes out', which originally appeared as a stage direction in plays. It is the third-person singular present of 'exire' (to go out), from 'ex-' (out) and 'ire' (to go).
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