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Definition exit in British English

exit noun

[countable] noun
/ˈeksɪt/
1

a door that leads out of a public place such as a room or building

Example

I was wandering round Belgrade Airport looking for the exit.

Example

Passengers should leave the plane by the nearest emergency exit.

Synonyms and related words
back door bay window bow window
2

a small road that allows you to drive off a motorway

Example

Take the next exit going north.

Synonyms and related words
a one-way/two-way street approach A-road
3

the act of leaving a place

Example

She stepped in front of me and blocked my exit.

Example

They made a hasty exit through the back door.

Synonyms and related words
departure exodus exit
4

an occasion when someone stops being involved in a situation or activity, or is no longer in a particular position

Example

His opponent's inspired performance condemned the champion to an early exit.

Example

the massive election defeat that led to his exit from the political scene

Synonyms and related words
departure exodus exit
Definition exit in British English