eject
UK: ɪˈdʒekt | US: ɪˈdʒekt
vt. to force or throw something out violently or suddenly
vt. to expel someone from a place or position
vi. to be forcefully discharged (e.g., from a machine)
eject = e<out> + ject<throw>
- e<out>: Prefix from Latin ex-, meaning "out" or "away."
- ject<throw>: Root from Latin iacere (to throw), seen in words like inject (throw in) and project (throw forward).
Etymology Origin:
The word eject originates from Latin eiectus, the past participle of eicere ("to throw out"), combining ex- (out) and iacere (to throw). It entered English in the late 15th century, retaining its core idea of forceful expulsion—whether physical (ejecting a disk) or metaphorical (ejecting a person). The root ject appears in many English words related to throwing or projecting, showcasing Latin's influence on scientific and technical vocabulary.
The machine will automatically eject the DVD when the process is complete.
The referee ejected the player for violent conduct.
Volcanoes eject ash and lava during eruptions.
Press this button to eject the SIM card from your phone.
The landlord threatened to eject the tenants for not paying rent.