̈ɪi:ˈdʒekt v.tr. 1
send or
drive out precipitately or by force,
esp.
from a
building or
other property;
compel to leave. 2 a
cause (the
pilot etc.) to be propelled from an
aircraft or
spacecraft in an
emergency. b (absol.) (of
the pilot etc.) be ejected in
this way (they
both ejected at 1,000 feet). 3 cause to be removed or
drop out (e.g. a
spent cartridge from a gun). 4
dispossess (a
tenant etc.) by
legal process. 5
dart forth;
emit. øøejective adj. ejectment n. [L ejicere eject(as
E-, jacere throw)]