Word

exit

noun C1

a=UK

Meanings

noun

a door, passage, or route that allows you to leave a place

verb

to leave a place, event, vehicle, or system

noun

a place on a highway where you can leave the main road

Definition

An exit is a way out of a place or a departure from it.

An exit is a door, passage, or opening that allows people to leave a building or area. It can also mean the act of leaving a place, event, or situation. In transport, it often refers to a road connection where you leave a highway.

Examples

I took the exit at the end of the corridor because the main doors were crowded.
You should exit the app before restarting your laptop to avoid losing changes.
He missed the exit on the highway and had to loop back through a quieter road.
She made a calm exit from the meeting when the discussion stopped being productive.
They found the emergency exit quickly after following the flow of people.

Common mistake

Learners often confuse the noun and verb forms and say "I will exit from the room" instead of the more natural "I will exit the room" or "I will leave the room."