Building Safety Terms

noun a way out, especially of a public building, room, or passenger vehicle.

verb to go out or leave a place.

• Please use the designated exit when leaving the building.
• Hey, let's head for the exit before the crowd gets too big.
• Let's dip out the back exit before anyone sees us.
• She knew it was time to exit the toxic relationship for good.

noun A structure outside a building, typically made of metal, that provides a means of escape in the event of a fire.

• The building's fire escape is located at the back for emergency exits.
• If there's a fire, just head to the fire escape and we'll meet outside.
• Let's sneak out through the fire escape and grab some food.
• She used humor as her fire escape from uncomfortable situations.