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   eject

   /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

   verb

   • 1. force or throw (something) out in a violent or sudden way: "lumps of viscous lava were ejected from the volcano" Similar emitspew outpour outdischargegive offgive outsend outbelchventexudeexcreteexpelcast outreleasedisgorgespoutvomitthrow upspit outcough uprare:disembogueOpposite take in
   • ▪ cause (something) to be expelled from a machine: "he ejected the spent cartridge"
   • ▪ (of a pilot) escape from an aircraft by being explosively propelled out of it: "he put the plane in a nosedive and ejected" Similar bail outescapeleave the aircraftget outparachute to safety
   • 2. compel (someone) to leave a place: "angry supporters were forcibly ejected from the court" Similar expelthrow outturn output outcast outremoveoustput out in the streetevictdispossessbanishdeportexileinformal:chuck outkick outboot outheave outbouncedefenestrateturf outOpposite admit
   • ▪ dismiss (someone) from office: "he was ejected from office in July" Similar dismissremovedischargeoustexpeldeprive of officeget rid ofthrow outturn outfling outforce outdrive outlet someone gogive notice tolay offmake redundantcashierinformal:sackgive the sack tofireaxesend packinggive someone the bootboot outchuck outkick outgive someone their marching ordersgive someone the pushgive someone the (old) heave-hothrow someone out on their eargive someone the bulletshow someone the doorgive someone their cardsgive someone the chopturf outgive someone the bum's rushOpposite appoint
   • 3. emit; give off: "plants utilize carbon dioxide in the atmosphere that animals eject" Similar emitspew outpour outdischargegive offgive outsend outbelchventexudeexcreteexpelcast outreleasedisgorgespoutvomitthrow upspit outcough uprare:disembogueOpposite take in

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin eject- ‘thrown out’, from the verb eicere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + jacere ‘to throw’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of eject in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of eject as a verb in English, with synonyms, related words, and usage examples. Eject can mean to push, throw, or force something out of a place, or to leave a place or a game in an emergency.

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   Learn the meaning and pronunciation of the verb eject, which means to force somebody or something to leave a place or position, or to escape from a crashing aircraft. See pictures, synonyms and collocations of eject in different contexts.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the verb eject, which means to throw out or force out by physical force, authority, or influence. See examples of eject in sentences and related words in the thesaurus.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › ejectEject - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Eject comes from “jectere,” the Latin word meaning throw, but the “e” means out. If you want to say, “throw the rascals out!” in only one word, you should choose, “ eject!”

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › ejectEJECT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Eject definition: to drive or force out; expel, as from a place or position. See examples of EJECT used in a sentence.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of eject – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of eject as a verb in English, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to say eject in other languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › ejectEject - definition of eject by The Free Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb eject, which can mean to throw out, expel, evict, or leave an aircraft rapidly. Find synonyms, translations, and related terms for eject in various contexts.