exit

/ɛɡzɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a way out or a means of leaving a place, situation, or condition

“The exit from the building was clearly marked.”

2. verb

to leave or go out of something, such as a place or a situation

“She had to exit the competition due to injury.”

3. verb

to remove something, such as a program or a process, from a computer system

“The company had to exit the market due to financial difficulties.”

4. noun

the last part of a program or a process, where the user is prompted to save changes or exit

“The exit from the program was confusing, so I had to ask for help.”

5. verb

to get out of something, such as a contract or a relationship

“The company had to exit the joint venture due to disagreements.”

Synonyms

  • departure
  • departure point
  • way out

Antonyms

  • entrance
  • entrance point