EGRESS Definition & Meaning

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egress

[ noun ee-gres; verb ih-gres ]

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noun

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

verb (used without object)

to go out; emerge.

egress

noun

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

verb

to go forth; issue

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of egress¹

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

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of egress¹

C16: from Latin ŧ��ī to come forth, depart, from ��ī to move, step

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

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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.

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

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

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“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.

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