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eject

[ɪˈdʒekt]

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.

  • Example

    The machine automatically ejects the finished product.

  • Example

    The coach ejected the player from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.

eject Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for eject

Antonyms for eject

Idioms Using eject

  • eject someone/something from something

    to force someone or something to leave a place or situation

    Example

    The bouncer ejected the rowdy patrons from the bar.

  • to be thrown or propelled into something

    Example

    The car accident caused the passengers to eject into the airbags.

  • to be thrown or propelled out of something

    Example

    The rollercoaster ride was so intense that some riders were ejected out of their seats.

Phrases with eject

  • a button in a vehicle or device that causes a person to be ejected from it

    Example

    The astronaut hit the eject button and was safely propelled away from the malfunctioning spacecraft.

  • a seat in an aircraft that can be ejected in an emergency

    Example

    The pilot activated the ejector seat and was safely propelled away from the crashing plane.

  • a pump that removes sewage or wastewater from a building or structure

    Example

    The plumber installed an ejector pump in the basement to prevent flooding during heavy rain.

Origins of eject

from Latin 'eicere', meaning 'throw out'

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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.