# ejection

/ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ (US) · /ɪdʒˈɛkʃən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ejection
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

the act of forcing someone or something out of a place. You often hear this when a player is kicked out of a game or when a pilot leaves a plane in an emergency.

For teachers: the act of forcing something out or the state of being expelled. Often refers to the removal of a participant from a sporting event for rules violations or the emergency exit of a pilot from an aircraft.

## Examples

- The player's aggressive behavior led to his immediate ejection from the game.
- The pilot was forced to initiate ejection after the engine failed over uninhabited terrain.
- The referee's decision regarding the player's ejection sparked a heated debate among the commentators regarding the consistency of league officiating.

## Usage notes

- Countable when referring to a specific instance; uncountable when referring to the general process of being expelled.

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