To exit
Example: He exits the building through the door
Definition
"To exit" means to leave or go out of a place, building, or situation. For example, when someone "exits" the building, they move from inside to outside through a door or other opening, ending their presence in that location.
Etymology
The phrase "to exit" comes from the Latin verb 'exire,' meaning 'to go out' or 'to leave.' It combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'ire' meaning 'to go.' The word entered English in the late 16th century, initially used in formal contexts like theater to indicate an actor leaving the stage.
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"To exit" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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