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
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.
eject into something
to be thrown or propelled into something
Example
The car accident caused the passengers to eject into the airbags.
eject out of something
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
eject button
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.
ejector seat
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.
ejector pump
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'
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.
