# exiting

/ˈɛɡzɪtɪŋ/ (US) · /ˈɛɡzɪtɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/exiting
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

leaving a place or a situation. You use this to describe people or things that are on their way out.

For teachers: relating to the act of leaving a place or departing from a situation. Often used attributively to describe people, vehicles, or data leaving a system.

## Examples

- The exiting passengers waited for the doors to open.
- Security guards checked the bags of all exiting employees to ensure no company property was being removed.
- The stadium design includes wide corridors to manage the flow of exiting crowds safely after the final whistle.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun to describe a state of departure.

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