exit
Meaning
An exit is a way out of a place, often used to refer to a physical departure point or a means of leaving a situation or organization.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "exit" with "exodus," which implies a mass departure.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
the
meeting
finished
,
everyone
stood
up
and
headed
for
the
exit
.
The
corridor
was
narrow
,
so
the
staff
guided
people
calmly
to
avoid
a
crowd
.
I
waited
by
the
door
because
my
colleague
was
still
packing
her
bag
.
We
walked
outside
together
and
stepped
into
the
cool
evening
air
.
On
the
way
to
the
bus
stop
we
talked
about
the
plan
for
tomorrow
.
Common Phrases
emergency exit
exit strategy
exit interview
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