exit
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Definition of exit
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Synonyms & Antonyms for exit
Synonyms: Noun
Synonyms: Verb
bail, bail out, begone, book [slang], bug off, bug out, bugger off [British slang], buzz (off), clear off [chiefly British], clear out, cut out, depart, dig out, get, get off, go, go off, move, pack (up or off), part, peel off, pike (out or off), pull out, push off, push on, quit, run along, sally (forth), scarper [British], shove (off), step (along), take off, vamoose, walk out
Antonyms: Noun
entrance, entranceway, entry, entryway, ingress
Antonyms: Verb
arrive, come, show up, turn up
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Examples of exit in a Sentence
Noun
Use the emergency exit in case of fire. There are 12 exits in the building. We can't get out this way: the sign says “No Exit.”Verb
The team exited the tournament early. Save your work and then exit the program.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Reid told the outlet that in order to get to the top deck, passengers must navigate a narrow stairway with only one exit. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, "20 Bodies Found, 14 Missing After Calif. Boat Fire — What Could Have Caused 'Mariner's Worst Fear'?," 3 Sep. 2019 The move is intended to pressure rebel lawmakers in his own party to pull back from supporting legislation to stop a potentially disorderly British exit from the European Union without any agreement on Oct. 31. — Stephen Castle, New York Times, "Britain’s Boris Johnson Threatens Brexit Rebels With New Election," 2 Sep. 2019 Throw in one 10-6 season in 2016 (with a first-round playoff exit), and the Dolphins have had between six and 10 victories in 10 straight seasons. — Mark Maske, courant.com, "Draft-pick haul makes Dolphins early favorites to land Tua Tagovailoa or Justin Herbert," 1 Sep. 2019 Johnson aims to stop his political opponents from forcing him to request another Brexit extension to avoid a no deal exit from the European Union on October 31. — Time, "British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Has Suspended the U.K.'s Parliament. What Happens Next?," 29 Aug. 2019 There was nothing for Thompson-Robinson to savor Thursday night besides a swift exit from Nippert Stadium, and even that was denied. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, "UCLA stumbles out of the gate in loss to Cincinnati," 29 Aug. 2019 Steele has made the playoffs in each of coach David Saenz’s first two years but is coming off a second-round playoff exit — its earliest since 2009. — Terrence Thomas, ExpressNews.com, "What are the six biggest stories going into high school football season?," 22 Aug. 2019 The dog had suffered a broken jaw and fractured teeth from the gunshot wound to the face and had a bullet exit wound on her chest, as well as other injuries on her neck and face. — oregonlive.com, "Dog found shot near remote Clackamas County campground; Humane Society seeks information," 20 Aug. 2019 As development encroached, Henry Kuiper was approached about allowing a fast-food restaurant be built on a portion of his land at the convergence of Interstate 94 and Highway 20, now a significant exit for motorists seeking fuel and a bite to eat. — Henry Schulman, SFChronicle.com, "Henry J. Kuiper, farmer and father of three broadcasters, dies at 94," 16 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The driver of the car, later identified by police as Alexi Heredia-Arroyo, 27, of Springfield, allegedly refused to stop and exited the interstate onto Center Street, police said. — Maria Lovato, BostonGlobe.com, "Police dog tracks down Springfield man who allegedly fled from police Wednesday," 4 Sep. 2019 His title reign would have benefited from a defense against Cody Rhodes or Christopher Daniels, who both exited ROH for more prominent roles with All Elite Wrestling. — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, "Sources: Marty Scurll’s Ring of Honor Contract Expires in November," 3 Sep. 2019 Many Britons fear that exiting the EU with no deal governing the nation’s relationship with its biggest trading partner would create havoc with its economy and cause other problems. — Laura King, Los Angeles Times, "U.K. Parliament defies Boris Johnson and sets vote to block no-deal Brexit," 3 Sep. 2019 Also, check your company’s policy, as your employer may pay exiting employees for accrued vacation time. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, "Use your job interview to find out about workplace culture: Ask HR," 3 Sep. 2019 This kind of philosophical change will only succeed if customers feel comfortable handing over the security, availability, and scalability of their operations to a company that very recently seemed to have exited from the services business entirely. — Sean Gallagher, Ars Technica, "Antonio Neri and Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s cultural revolution," 2 Sep. 2019 The Channelview product was 20-of-23 passing for 332 yards and added 176 rushing yards and three more scores before exiting with about 5 ½ minutes remaining. — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, "UH gets trampled by Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma in season opener," 1 Sep. 2019