Exit facts for kids

Exit is a word that means a way out of a place. It can also mean to leave something, like a game or a program on a computer. The word comes from Latin, where exit means "he/she leaves."

Ways to Exit

Sometimes, "exit" refers to a physical way to leave a building, a city, or another location.

Emergency Exits

An Emergency exit is a special way out of a building. These are often called fire exits. They are used when there is an emergency, like a fire, and you need to get out quickly and safely.

Road Exits

When you are driving on a big road like an expressway or motorway, an exit ramp is a special road that lets you leave the main highway. It helps you get to other roads or places.

Exit Signs

An Exit sign is a sign that shows you where the way out is. You often see these signs in public buildings like schools, malls, or theaters. They help people find their way out easily.

Exiting in Computing

In the world of computers, "exit" means to stop or end something that is running.

Ending a Program

When you use a computer, an exit (operating system) command tells a program, app, or task to stop working. It's like telling the computer, "I'm done with this now."

Computer Commands

The word "exit" is also a command you can type into some computer systems, like UNIX or Windows. This command helps you close a program or leave a specific part of the system.

User Exits

A User exit is a special part of a software program. It's like a placeholder where a programmer can add their own custom code. This lets them change how the software works without changing the main program.

Exit in Music and Arts

The word "exit" is also used in music and entertainment.

Music Festivals

EXIT (festival) is a very popular music festival held in Serbia. Many different musicians and bands perform there.

Songs and Albums

• ""Exit" (song)" is a song by the famous band U2. It's on their album called The Joshua Tree.
• Exit is an album released in 1981 by a German band called Tangerine Dream.
• Exit is an album from 2002 by a Canadian musician named k-os.

Record Labels

Exit Records is a company that produces and sells music. They are known as a record label.

Theater Terms

In theater, "exit" is a direction given to an actor. It means the actor should leave the stage or the scene.

Art and Games

• EXIT (performance art group) was a group of artists in the 1970s who created special performances.
• Exit (comic) is a French comic book series.
• Exit (video game) is a video game that was released for several gaming systems, including the PSP and Nintendo DS.

Related pages

• Quit (disambiguation)

See also

In Spanish: Exit para niños