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egress

1 of 2verb
/iˈɡrɛs/
Forms:egresses,egressing,egressed,egressed
1

to come out of or leave a place

transitive
  • In case of a fire, employees are trained to calmly egress the building using the designated emergency exits.
  • The wildlife photographer remained still, allowing the animals to egress the area without feeling threatened.
  • The security personnel coordinated with event organizers to ensure a smooth process for attendees to egress the stadium.
  • During the evacuation drill, students practiced how to quickly and safely egress the school building.
  • The hikers waited until dawn to egress the forest.