eject
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ject
ˈʤɛkt
jekt
British pronunciation
/ɪdʒˈɛkt/

Definition & Meaning of "eject"in English

to eject
01

to forcefully expel or throw something out, often in a sudden or violent manner

Transitive: to eject sth
to eject definition and meaning
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Examples
The volcano erupted violently, ejecting ash and molten lava into the air.
02

to forcefully remove someone from a place

Transitive: to eject sb from a place
example
Examples
The security guards ejected the rowdy spectators from the stadium.
03

to cause something to be forcibly expelled or pushed out from a machine or device

Transitive: to eject sth
example
Examples
The technician ejected the malfunctioning cartridge from the printer.
04

to quickly and forcefully escape from an aircraft in an emergency by being thrown out

Intransitive: to eject | to eject from an aircraft
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Examples
The pilot had to eject from the fighter jet when the engine malfunctioned.
05

to direct or compel a sports player to leave the playing area or field of play due to a rule violation or misconduct

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Transitive: to eject a sports player
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Examples
The referee had to eject the soccer player from the match after receiving a red card.
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