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Meaning of eject
The primary meaning of the word "eject" is to forcefully or suddenly remove someone or something from a place or position.
Etymology of eject
The word "eject" comes from the Latin words "ejectus," meaning thrown out, and "ejicere," meaning to throw out, which is a combination of "ex" (out) and "jacere" (to throw)
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of removing or expelling someone or something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To remove or discharge something, especially forcefully or suddenly
- * To expel someone from a place, position, or organization
- * To remove a storage device, such as a CD or DVD, from a computer or player
Usage Examples
- The bouncer had to eject the drunk patron from the bar for causing a disturbance
- * The pilot had to eject from the plane after it caught fire
- * The computer will automatically eject the CD when it is finished playing