exit
word
Definition
An exit is a door, gate, or way out of a place. It can also mean the act of leaving somewhere, especially in formal signs, instructions, or stage directions.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used as a noun in places like buildings, airplanes, and theaters: 'emergency exit', 'exit door'. As a verb, it is more formal and often used in instructions, computing, or stage directions: 'exit the program', 'She exits stage left'. Learners often say 'go to the exit' when they mean 'leave'; the natural verb is usually 'leave' or 'go out'.
Example Sentences
The exit is near the stairs.
basic
Please use the back exit.
basic
Click here to exit the program.
basic
We took the wrong exit and ended up on the other side of town.
natural
There should be an emergency exit somewhere in this hallway.
natural
He quietly exited the room before anyone noticed.
natural