egress

noun
UK: /ˈiːɡres/
US: /ˈiːɡres/

  1. A way to leave a place.

    1. The egress was blocked by a fallen tree after the storm.
    2. Firefighters ensured the building had a clear egress during the safety inspection.

  2. The action of going out of or leaving a place.

    1. The egress of the crowd was orderly after the concert ended.
    2. Swift egress from the aircraft is crucial in case of an emergency landing.

Synonyms

escape departure emergence outflow exit
egress intransitive-verb

  1. To go out of or leave a place.

    1. Passengers can egress from the train when it stops.
    2. The audience began to egress as soon as the lights came up in the theater.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "egress" in English means: A way to leave a place., The action of going out of or leaving a place..

The phonetic transcription of "egress" is /ˈiːɡres/ in British English and /ˈiːɡres/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "egress": escape, departure, emergence, outflow, exit.

Example usage of "egress": "The egress was blocked by a fallen tree after the storm.". More examples on the page.