egress in English
- egress⇄egress, noun, verb.
- egress⇄noun 1. going out.
Ex. The door was locked and no other egress was possible.
2. a way out; exit.
Ex. The egress was plainly marked on the doors of the theater.
(SYN) outlet.
3. the right to go out.
Ex. The deed rese - egress⇄v.i. to go out; go forth.
egress in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
egress in Marathi मराठी
egress in Telugu తెలుగు
Egress
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈiː.ɡrɛs/ or /ˈɛ.ɡrɛs/
Definitions
- (Noun) The act of going out or leaving a place.
- (Noun) A way out; an exit.
- (Verb) To go out or leave a place.
Usage Examples
- The fire code requires that every building have a clear egress route.
- The hikers struggled to find an egress from the dense forest.
- The guests egressed the venue in an orderly manner.
Etymology
Derived from Latin egressus, past participle of egredi, meaning "to go out" (e- – out, gradi – to step or walk).
Synonyms
- Exit
- Way out
- Departure
- Escape
Antonyms
- Ingress
- Entry
- Entrance
- Admission
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | salida | sa-LEE-da |
| French | sortie | sor-TEE |
| German | Ausgang | OWS-gang |
| Hindi | निर्गमन | nirgaman |
| Tamil | வெளியேறு | veḷiyēṟu |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 出口 | chūkǒu |
| Japanese | 出口 | deguchi |
| Arabic | مخرج | makhraj |
| Russian | выход | vykhod |
| Portuguese | saída | sa-EE-da |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈiː.ɡrɛs/
- American English: /ˈɛ.ɡrɛs/
- Australian English: /ˈiː.ɡrɛs/
- Indian English: /ˈiː.ɡrɛs/
Historical Usage
"Egress" has been used since the 16th century, primarily in legal and architectural contexts, referring to designated exit routes and means of escape in structures.
Cultural Nuances
In formal and legal language, "egress" is commonly used in contracts, fire safety regulations, and building codes. In literary contexts, it can signify an escape or departure in a figurative sense.
More Information
The concept of egress is particularly significant in urban planning, disaster preparedness, and security regulations, ensuring that people have safe and efficient exit strategies in emergencies.