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exits

n. · v.
US //ˈɛɡzɪts// UK //ˈɛɡzɪts// ex·its
  1. 1 ways out (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    the doors or paths you use to leave a building, plane, or motorway.

    multiple points of egress from an enclosed space, vehicle, or controlled-access highway.

    Example

    The cinema has four emergency exits in case of a fire.

    Example

    Safety regulations require that all emergency exits remain unobstructed and clearly illuminated throughout the duration of the performance.

  2. 2 leaves a place (v.)
    A2 Elementary

    when someone or something leaves a room, building, or computer program.

    the action of departing from a physical location or terminating a software application.

    Example

    The actor exits the stage on the left side after his final speech.

    Example

    The user typically exits the application by clicking the icon in the top corner, which automatically saves any pending changes to the database.

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