eject
eject
Transitive Verb
past: ejectedpp: ejecteding: ejecting
This term conveys a sense of sudden, forceful removal. Whether it is a physical object being propelled by pressure or a person being removed by authority, the action is typically abrupt and non-consensual. It implies a decisive break between the object and its container or environment.
In technical contexts, the word describes a mechanical process of expulsion, such as a disc leaving a drive. In social or sporting contexts, it carries a punitive connotation, where the removal is a direct consequence of a rule violation.
Meanings
Examples
The pilot had to eject from the aircraft before it crashed.
Press this button to eject the disc from the player.
The referee decided to eject the player for a dangerous tackle.
I cannot get the computer to eject the memory card.
The volcano began to eject ash and lava into the atmosphere.
Security will eject anyone who starts a fight in the club.
Waitdid you eject the tape before turning off the machine?
The machine is designed to eject the capsule automatically.