Eject
/ɪˈdʒekt/
Definitions
To force or throw out or expel, especially suddenly or violently.
/ɪˈdʒekt/
To force or throw something or someone out.
The astronaut had to eject from the spacecraft due to the malfunction.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a CD in your computer. When you want to take it out, you 'eject' it! It's like pushing something out or kicking someone out.
👶 For kids: To push something out or throw someone out.
More Examples
The teacher ejected the disruptive student from the classroom.
Press the button to eject the DVD from the player.
How It's Used
"The pilot had to eject from the stricken aircraft."
"Please eject the disk before removing it from the drive."
"The bouncer ejected the rowdy customer from the bar."
From Latin *ēiectus*, past participle of *ēicere* 'to throw out, cast out', from *ex-* 'out' + *iacere* 'to throw'.
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent over time, with its earliest use referring to expelling or casting out.
Memory tip
Think of a pilot ejecting from a plane – it's a sudden and forceful expulsion.
Word Origin
"to throw out"