Meaning & Definition of word "Eject"
to
Eject
/ɪˈdʒɛkt/
noun:
- 1. the act of ejecting, or something that has been ejected.
- Example: The eject of the movie disc was quick and automated.
verb:
- 1. to throw out or to expel someone or something from a place.
- Example: The referee decided to eject the player from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- 2. to remove a disk or tape from a device.
- Example: Please eject the CD from the drive before shutting down the computer.
- 3. to forceful discharge of something from a system.
- Example: The rocket was designed to eject its boosters at a certain altitude.
Etymology
From Latin 'ejectus', the past participle of 'ejicere', meaning 'to throw out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eject a disk:
To remove a disk from a device.
eject from a game:
To be removed from participation in a game or activity.
eject a passenger:
To force a passenger to leave a vehicle under certain circumstances.
Related Words
ejection:
The act of being thrown out or expelled.
projectile:
An object thrown into the air with great force.
trajectory:
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Slang Meanings of eject
Meaning: To leave abruptly or to exit a situation quickly.
Example Sentence: I had to eject from that party when things got weird.
Meaning: To dismiss someone from a social setting.
Example Sentence: He was ejected when he wouldn't stop causing drama.