eject Definition
- 1force or throw (something) out, typically in a violent or sudden way
- 2remove (a person or thing) from an aircraft or other vehicle
Using eject: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eject" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The pilot had to eject from the plane before it crashed.
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The machine automatically ejects the finished product.
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The coach ejected the player from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
eject Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using eject
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The bouncer ejected the rowdy patrons from the bar.
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The car accident caused the passengers to eject into the airbags.
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The rollercoaster ride was so intense that some riders were ejected out of their seats.
Phrases with eject
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The astronaut hit the eject button and was safely propelled away from the malfunctioning spacecraft.
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The pilot activated the ejector seat and was safely propelled away from the crashing plane.
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The plumber installed an ejector pump in the basement to prevent flooding during heavy rain.
Origins of eject
from Latin 'eicere', meaning 'throw out'
Summary: eject in Brief
The verb 'eject' [ɪˈdʒekt] means to force or throw something out suddenly or violently, or to remove a person or thing from a vehicle. Examples include 'The pilot had to eject from the plane before it crashed.' and 'The machine automatically ejects the finished product.' Phrases like 'eject button' and 'ejector seat' refer to mechanisms that propel people out of vehicles in emergencies, while idioms like 'eject someone/something from something' describe forcefully removing someone or something from a place or situation.
