egress

[ noun ee-gres; verb ih-gres ]

noun

1. the act or an instance of going, especially from an enclosed place.
2. a means or place of going out; an exit.
3. the right or permission to go out.
4. Astronomy. emersion ( def 1 ).

verb (used without object)

1. to go out; emerge.

egress

noun

1. Also calledegression the act of going or coming out; emergence
2. a way out, such as a path; exit
3. the right or permission to go out or depart
4. astronomy another name for emersion

verb

1. to go forth; issue

Word History and Origins

Origin of egress¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin ēgressus “an escape, exit,” noun use of past participle of ēgred(ī) “to go out,” from ē- e- ¹ + -gredī, combining form of gradī “to go, step”; grade

Word History and Origins

Origin of egress¹

C16: from Latin ēgredī to come forth, depart, from gradī to move, step

Example Sentences

Those specific locations would contribute to modulating the viral replication cycle, adaptability, and path of entry and egress.

From Science Daily

They also found plumbing work had been performed in the building without permits and the basement lacked safe egress and had no ventilation or natural light.

From Seattle Times

Such incidents will cause “ingress/egress issues for some communities” and potentially gum up or dam rivers with debris.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who egress from cults are often assisted by former fellow cult members.

From Salon

“Ingress and egress are halted. No driving is permitted until the playa surface dries up, with the exception of emergency vehicles,” organizers said in an emailed statement.

From Los Angeles Times