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egress

NounIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Meanings

Noun

The act of leaving a place, typically a building or a confined area.

"The emergency plan specifies the primary route of egress in case of fire."

Noun

A way out, such as a door, gate, or exit path.

"The narrow corridor served as the only point of egress from the basement."

Intransitive Verb
[~ from something]

To go out or leave a place.

"The passengers were instructed to egress from the aircraft via the rear stairs."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To provide a way out or to exit a specific location.

"The architect designed the lobby to egress efficiently into the main street."

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