ejection (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

Definition

The act of forcing or throwing something out, especially with suddenness or force.

Examples

• The rapid ejection of the faulty part prevented further damage to the machine.

• Security was called for the ejection of the disruptive fan from the stadium.

• Astronauts train for emergency ejection procedures from spacecraft.

How to Use ejection

ejection from (prepositional phrase)

Being forced out of a place or system. — "His ejection from the club was due to repeated rule violations."

ejection of (prepositional phrase)

The act of forcing something out. — "The volcano's violent ejection of ash covered the entire region."

Synonyms of ejection

Words with a similar meaning to ejection:

• expulsion
• removal
• discharge
• expelling

Antonyms of ejection

Words with the opposite meaning to ejection:

• insertion
• admission

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