eject

/ɪˈdʒɛkt/; /ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

Definitions

1. verb

to force or cause something to move or be moved out of a container or enclosed space

“The rocket will eject its payload into space.”

2. verb

to force someone or something to leave a place or position

“The passenger was ejected from the plane for causing a disturbance.”

3. verb

to remove something from a computer or other electronic device

“You need to eject the USB drive to free up space on your computer.”

4. noun

the act of forcing or causing something to move out of a container or enclosed space

“The eject was a critical part of the rocket’s launch sequence.”

5. noun

the act of removing someone or something from a place or position

“The eject of the passenger from the plane was handled professionally by the flight crew.”

Synonyms

  • expel
  • remove
  • throw

Antonyms

  • keep
  • retain