egress
UK: ˈiːɡres | US: ˈiːɡres
n. a way out; an exit
vi. to go out; to exit
The word "egress" originates from Latin egressus, the past participle of egredi ("to go out"), composed of e- (a variant of ex-, meaning "out") and gradi ("to step, go"). The root gress (from gradi) appears in many English words related to movement, such as "progress" (forward movement) and "regress" (backward movement). Over time, "egress" evolved to specifically denote the act of exiting or a physical exit point, retaining its logical connection to the idea of "stepping out."
The building's fire code requires clearly marked egress routes.
Visitors must use the rear door for egress after the event.
The hikers found an egress from the dense forest by following a stream.
During the blackout, the crowd struggled to locate a safe egress.
The theater’s emergency egress was blocked by construction materials.