Ejected: meaning, definitions and examples

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ejected

 

[ ɪˈdʒɛktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical action

To eject means to force or throw something out, often with a sudden motion. In a more specific context, it is commonly used to refer to removing a device, such as a CD or DVD, from its player. Ejecting can also refer to expelling someone from a place, such as a theater or a game. The term is often associated with mechanisms that cause an object to be released or ejected automatically.

Synonyms

cast out, expel, force out, remove

Examples of usage

  • The pilot had to eject from the aircraft.
  • Please eject the disc before returning the player.
  • The game rules state that players can be ejected for misconduct.

Translations

Translations of the word "ejected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expelido

🇮🇳 निकाला गया

🇩🇪 ausgestoßen

🇮🇩 terlempar

🇺🇦 викинутий

🇵🇱 wyrzucony

🇯🇵 追放された

🇫🇷 éjecté

🇪🇸 expulsado

🇹🇷 dışarı atılmış

🇰🇷 퇴출된

🇸🇦 مطرود

🇨🇿 vyloučený

🇸🇰 vylúčený

🇨🇳 被驱逐的

🇸🇮 izgnan

🇮🇸 rekinn

🇰🇿 ығыстырылған

🇬🇪 დასახლებულ

🇦🇿 qovulmuş

🇲🇽 expulsado

Word origin

The word 'eject' originates from the Latin word 'ejectus', which is the past participle of 'eicere', meaning 'to throw out'. This Latin verb is composed of the prefix 'e-' meaning 'out of' and 'iacere', meaning 'to throw'. The term made its way into Middle French as 'éjecter' before being adopted into English in the early 19th century. Over time, its usage has expanded beyond the literal act of throwing something away to include various forms of expulsion in different contexts, such as in technology and sports. The concept of ejection is now commonly associated with various devices that allow for the release of items, making the word a staple in both everyday language and specialized fields.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,772, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.