ejection

/ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of throwing or forcing something out

“The car’s ejection seat was deployed in the emergency landing.”

2. noun

the act of removing someone from a position of authority or a place of work

“The company’s ejection of the CEO led to a shareholder lawsuit.”

3. noun

the act of throwing out or expelling something, especially from the body

“The patient experienced an ejection of blood from the wound.”

4. verb

to throw or force something out

“The wind ejected the leaves from the tree branches.”

5. verb

to remove someone from a position of authority or a place of work

“The company ejected the CEO from the boardroom.”

Synonyms

  • expulsion
  • throwout

Antonyms

  • inclusion
  • retention