eject
noun
1. (uncountable) A button on a machine that causes something to be ejected from the machine.
- When the tape stops, press eject.
2. (psychology, countable) (by analogy with subject and object) an inferred object of someone else's consciousness
verb
1. put out or expel from a place
Similar word(s): exclude
Definition categories: contact, expel
2. eliminate (a substance)
Similar word(s): discharge, exhaust, expel, release
Definition categories: body
3. leave an aircraft rapidly, using an ejection seat or capsule
Definition categories: motion, exit, leave
4. cause to come out in a squirt
Similar word(s): squirt
Definition categories: contact, discharge
Sentences with eject as a verb:
- 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.
- Press that button to eject the video tape.
- I can't get this cassette to eject.