exit
UK: ˈɛksɪt | US: ˈɛɡzɪt
n. a way out of a building, room, or enclosed space
n. the act of leaving a place
v. to go out of or leave a place
exit = ex<out> + it<go>
- ex (Latin: "out of, from")
- it (Latin: "go," from the verb ire)
Etymology Origin:
The word "exit" originates from Latin exitus ("a going out"), derived from exire ("to go out"), combining ex- ("out") and ire ("to go"). It entered English in the late 16th century, initially in theatrical contexts (e.g., stage directions). The morphemes ex- and -it preserve their original Latin meanings, making the word logically transparent: "to go out."
The emergency exit is marked with a green sign.
Please exit the building calmly during the drill.
The actor made a dramatic exit from the stage.
The highway exit was blocked due to construction.
She chose to exit the conversation when it became heated.