eject Meaning & Definition
What Does Eject Mean?
Eject is used as a verb meaning To compel (a person or persons) to leave. It can also mean To throw out or remove forcefully. As a noun, it means an inferred object of someone else's consciousness.
Word Facts for Eject
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪˈd͡ʒɛkt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | discharge, release and expel |
| Plural | ejects |
| Verb forms | ejects, ejecting, ejected |
Eject Definition (Verb)
- To compel (a person or persons) to leave.
The man started a fight and was ejected from the bar.
- To throw out or remove forcefully.
In other news, a Montreal man was ejected from his car when he was involved in an accident.
- To compel (a sports player) to leave the field because of inappropriate behaviour.
- To forcefully project oneself or another occupant from an aircraft (or, rarely, another type of vehicle), typically using an ejection seat or escape capsule.
The pilot lost control of the plane and had to eject.
- To cause (something) to come out of a machine.
Press that button to eject the video tape.
- To unmount (a drive).
- To come out of a machine.
I can't get this cassette to eject.
Eject as a Noun
- an inferred object of someone else's consciousness
Verb
- To project oneself from an aircraft.
The pilot lost control of the plane and had to eject.
Synonyms of Eject
Antonyms of Eject
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Eject in a Sentence
The man started a fight and was ejected from the bar.
Andrew was ejected from his apartment for not paying the rent.
In other news, a Montreal man was ejected from his car when he was involved in an accident.
The pilot lost control of the plane and had to eject.
As the crippled jet spiralled down, the pilot pulled the escape handle, ejecting first his rear-seater, then himself.
Press that button to eject the video tape.
I can't get this cassette to eject.
Word Forms & Grammar
eject (third-person singular simple present ejects, present participle ejecting, simple past and past participle ejected)
eject (countable and uncountable, plural ejects)
Words That Rhyme With Eject
Origin of Eject
Origin 1: From Middle French éjecter, from Latin ēiectus, perfect passive participle of ēiciō (“to throw out”), or from ēiectō, the frequentative form of the same verb, from ē-, combining form of ex (“out”), + iaciō (“to throw”).[1]
Origin 2: From Latin ēiectum (“(that which is) thrown out”), from ēiciō (“to throw out”) (see Etymology 1). Coined by W. K. Clifford by analogy with subject and object.
How to Pronounce Eject
You say eject as //ɪˈd͡ʒɛkt//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Eject
Is eject a verb or a noun?
Eject is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for eject?
You can replace eject with words such as discharge, release and expel. See the full list of eject synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of eject?
The plural of eject is ejects.
What is the past tense of eject?
The past tense of eject is ejected. The present participle is ejecting.