eject

//ɪˈdʒekt//
B2Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Verb

ejectInfinitive
ejectPresent tense
ejectedPast tense
ejectedPast participle
ejectingPresent participle
ejectsThird-person singular
1

To force or throw something or someone out, typically in a sudden or violent manner.

The pilot had to eject from the aircraft before it crashed.

2

To cause a disc, cartridge, or other removable item to be released from a machine or device.

Press this button to eject the disc from the player.

3

To escape from an aircraft by being propelled out of it in an emergency.

The pilot had to eject when the engine caught fire.