Ways out of a building, room, or enclosed space. Also refers to departures or the act of leaving.
From Latin 'exitus' meaning 'a going out,' from 'exire' meaning 'to go out,' composed of 'ex-' (out) and 'ire' (to go). The theatrical sense of actors leaving the stage dates to the 16th century.
The word 'exit' is unique in that it functions both as a noun and verb in English, but it started as a Latin stage direction meaning 'he/she goes out.' Fire safety codes have made exit signs one of the most universally recognized symbols worldwide.
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