1exit /ˈɛgzət, ˈɛksət/ noun
plural exits [count] 1 : something (such as a door) that is used as a way to go out of a place
▪ Use the emergency exit in case of fire. ▪ There are 12 exits in the building. ▪ We can't get out this way: the sign says “No Exit.” ▪ the exit door — sometimes used figuratively ▪ The deal provides an exit for the company. [=a way for the company to stop being involved in something] — compare 1entrance 2 ◊In U.S. English a door or passage that leads outside or to an exit door is marked Exit, while in British English it is often marked Way Out. 2 a : the act of going out or away from something
▪ Her exit [=departure] was not noticed at the time. ▪ He made a quick exit. [=he left quickly] ▪ We made an early exit from the show. [=we left the show early]
b : the act of leaving a situation, competition, etc.
▪ Most fans were surprised by the team's early exit from the tournament. [=surprised that the team lost and was out of the tournament at an early stage] ▪ The company needs to have an exit strategy. [=a plan for ending its involvement when it wants or needs to end it] 3 : a special road by which vehicles leave a highway
▪ Take the first exit. ▪ exit ramps
▪ Use the emergency exit in case of fire. ▪ There are 12 exits in the building. ▪ We can't get out this way: the sign says “No Exit.” ▪ the exit door — sometimes used figuratively ▪ The deal provides an exit for the company. [=a way for the company to stop being involved in something] — compare 1entrance 2 ◊In U.S. English a door or passage that leads outside or to an exit door is marked Exit, while in British English it is often marked Way Out.
▪ Her exit [=departure] was not noticed at the time. ▪ He made a quick exit. [=he left quickly] ▪ We made an early exit from the show. [=we left the show early]
b : the act of leaving a situation, competition, etc.
▪ Most fans were surprised by the team's early exit from the tournament. [=surprised that the team lost and was out of the tournament at an early stage] ▪ The company needs to have an exit strategy. [=a plan for ending its involvement when it wants or needs to end it]
▪ Take the first exit. ▪ exit ramps
