exit
/ˈeɪɡzɪt/ noun B1- An act of going out or going away, or leaving; a departure. · He made his exit at the opportune time.
- The action of an actor leaving a scene or the stage.
- An opening or passage through which one can go from inside a place (such as a building, a room, or a vehicle) to the outside; an egress. · emergency exit fire exit· He was looking for the exit and got lost.
- A minor road (such as a ramp or slip road) which is used to leave a major road (such as an expressway, highway, or motorway). · There are no services at the next exit.
- The act of departing from life; death. · the untimely exit of a respected politician
Plural exits
From the library
This second exit is exceedingly useful.
After all, Count, your own exit is more likely to be perpendicular than horizontal.
You will not wonder, Watson, that my first act on entering your rooms was to close your shutters, and that I have been compelled to ask your permission to leave the house by some less conspicuous exit than the front door.”
"This, I fancy, is the time for our exit, Watson," said Holmes in a whisper.
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