exit

UK /ˈɛksɪt/ US /ˈeɪɡzɪt/
noun 6verb 6

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1

(noun.) way out

ADJ

front, rear, side | emergency, fire

the nearest

When the fire alarm sounded, we quickly found the nearest exit and left the building.

VERB + EXIT

head for, make for

bar, block

The fire door was blocked during renovation, which concerned the safety inspector.

EXIT + NOUN

door, gate, route

PREP

to/towards the ~

When the fire alarm sounded, everyone walked quickly towards the exit.

2

(noun.) act of leaving

ADJ

fast, hurried, quick, swift | dignified

early

The player's early exit from the competition disappointed many of her fans.

mass

VERB + EXIT

make

When the actor forgot his lines, he quickly made an exit from the stage.

EXIT + NOUN

visa

PREP

~ from

Many people made a quick exit from the cinema when the film became too boring.

3

(noun.) for traffic

ADJ

motorway | northbound, southbound, etc.

VERB + EXIT

take

PREP

~ for

We missed our exit for the airport and had to drive back several miles.

~ from

We waited in a long queue to exit from the parking garage after the concert finished.

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