Exit
/ˈɛk.sɪt/noun
A way out of a place or situation.
Did you know?The term 'exit' derives from Latin, meaning 'out of', but its connection to pathways and thresholds has long been associated with transitions between life and death in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
exitus
“A going out, departure, or end.”
Old French
Old French
exiter
“To go out or exit.”
Middle English
Middle English
exiten
“To depart or leave.”
Modern English
English
exit
“A term for an act of leaving or a way out.”