ejector
- noun
- /ɪˈdʒɛktər/
:
expulsor
- In ancient times, the victor often acted as the ejector of the previous ruler.
Examples
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The board relied on an outside ejector to resolve the leadership dispute.
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The ejector removed the unwanted guest from the party.
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He became the ejector of his predecessor, replacing her as CEO.
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He acted as an ejector during the meeting.
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The ejector removed the old CEO, allowing fresh leadership to take charge of the company.
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During the game, the coach acted as an ejector by substituting several players to improve the team's performance.
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As an ejector in the meeting, she firmly dismissed the proposal that was not in line with the company's vision.
Synonyms
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8.1
A person who removes someone from a job to take their place
A person who removes a leader from power by force or political action
A person who removes someone from a job or duty
A person who makes someone lose their job
A person who removes troublemakers from a bar or club
A machine or person that presses seeds to get oil
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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5.5
A seat in a plane that pushes the pilot out in an emergency so they can use a parachute
- Specialized
A machine that uses high-pressure steam to make a vacuum by pulling in liquids or gases
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Ejector comes from the Latin parts e- 'out' and jacere 'to throw', so it means 'to throw out'. That idea fits the person meaning too: an ejector is someone who forces another person out of a place or job, in other words someone who 'throws out' a previous holder.