ejecting
ɪˈdʒɛktɪŋ
Definition

Definition of ejecting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

expulsionforcing something out
  • The ejecting mechanism of the machine was malfunctioning.
  • The ejecting seat saved the pilot's life.
  • Ejecting debris from the machine is a crucial function.
discharging expelling
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Origin of ejecting

Latin, e- (out) + jacere (to throw)

Terms with ejecting included in their meaning

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ejecting rider
throw a rider by bucking
medical
the act of ejecting stomach contents through the mouth
physiology
action of ejecting mucus from throat or lungs
medical
the act of vomiting or ejecting stomach contents
tool
instrument for ejecting liquid
firearms
mechanism in firearms for loading and ejecting shells

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  1. French:expulsant, ...
  2. German:auswerfend, ...
  3. Italian:espulsivo, ...
  4. Spanish:expelente, ...
  5. Portuguese:expulsor, ...
  6. Chinese:排出的, ...
  7. Japanese:排出する, ...
  8. Arabic:طَارِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוֹצִיא, ...
  10. Russian:выбрасывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:виштовхуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्वासक, ...
eject
ɪˈdʒɛkt

Definition of eject - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
technologytr.TECH.remove something forcefully from a machinetr.TECH.
  • Press the button to eject the CD.
discharge evict expel
2.
legal evictiontr.compel someone to leave a placetr.
  • The referee had to eject the player.
dislodge expel oust
3.
aviationintr.TECH.leave an aircraft using an ejection seatintr.TECH.
  • The pilot had to eject during the emergency.
discharge evacuate expel
4.
fluid dischargetr.expel a substance from a containertr.
  • The volcano can eject ash and lava.
discharge emit release
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Origin of eject

Latin, e- (out) + jacere (to throw)

Examples of eject in a sentence

  • She quickly ejected the tape from the player.
  • They had to eject the unruly fan from the stadium.
  • The security team will eject anyone causing trouble.
  • He managed to eject just before the crash.
  • The co-pilot had no choice but to eject immediately.
  • The machine can eject excess water.

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  1. French:éjecter, chasser, ...
  2. German:auswerfen, hinauswerfen, ...
  3. Italian:espellere, allontanare, ...
  4. Spanish:expulsar, echar, ...
  5. Portuguese:ejetar, remover, ...
  6. Chinese:弹出, 驱逐, ...
  7. Japanese:取り出す, 退場させる, ...
  8. Arabic:أَخْرَجَ, طَرَدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהוֹצִיא, לְגָרֵשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:извлечь, удалять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:викидати, викинути, ...
  12. Hindi:बाहर निकालना, हटाना, ...
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