Eject

/ɪˈdʒekt/ verb

To force something or someone out of a place, often suddenly or violently, like pressing a button to remove a disc from a player.

From Latin eicere, from e- (out) + iacere (to throw). The word entered English in the 16th century meaning 'to throw out.' Modern technology usage came in the 20th century with ejection buttons and seats.

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