egress
pronunciation
How to pronounce egress in British English:
UK [ˈi:gres]
How to pronounce egress in American English:
US [ˈiˌɡrɛs]
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- Noun:
- (astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
- the becoming visible
- the act of coming (or going) out; becoming apparent
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- Verb:
- come out of
Word Origin
- egress (n.)
- 1530s, "act of going out," from Latin egressus "a going out," noun use of past participle of egredi "go out," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + -gredi, comb. form of gradi "step, go" (see grade (n.)). Perhaps a back-formation from egression (early 15c.). Meaning "place of exit" is from 1670s. "One who goes out" is an egressor.
Example
- 1. So assuming he 's anticipated the fastest egress .
- 2. But his parents egress frequently remain him in the family .
- 3. Some rooms may require large windows , called " egress " windows , for fire safety .
- 4. Long platforms require more safety egress accesses .
- 5. Maximize efficiency of ingress and egress .